Why I Love Puppies that Bite

Photo courtesy of Vbird Photography

Those needle teeth in those snappy little jaws on that adorable Weim puppy may drive you crazy and cause some hurt, but I love puppies that bite! It’s natural for puppies to bite and put everything in their mouths to explore their surroundings. It’s not dominance, and it’s not aggression. In fact, in most cases, [...]

Five Indoor Weim Activities for Bad Weather Days

Winter branches

You know the old adage, “A tired Weim is a good Weim.” Well that’s all well and good when it’s not cold, snowy or raining out! Maybe your Weim is a weather wimp, or maybe not… but what if YOU are? What do you do to keep your Weim properly exercised and stimulated when you [...]

Living with Bitches

Or, Everything You Need to Know about Your Weim’s Heat Cycle Hey, we’re WAY past gross here!  I learned to say “bitch” in a conversation and not bat an eye long ago, and after three girl Weims—and three girl pups–I feel like I’ve earned the right the share some of my experiences. Most Weims are [...]

Neva, Her Thyroid, and My Sanity

(continued from Part 1) None of the “natural” calming or anxiety drops or wraps, diet changes, tweeks in training, or praying to the Weim gods for a little peace did anything for Neva or me. I was at my wit’s end with fostering her and was about to suggest that she move on. It was [...]

Neva and My Sanity

Please keep in mind as you read this article that I love my Neva. She is a passionate hunting dog and really wants nothing more than to please those that she loves. She lives every day to the fullest, is an awesome trail dog, and a wonderful cuddlebug. But, to no fault of her own, [...]