Getting my Sausage Dog Puppy

My parents have 5 sausages and they’re literally the best. Please be careful with her back and maybe get mini ramps for your sofa and things if you want her up there with you <3

If you drape a blanket over the crate so it's dark and cosy in there, she shouldn't cry. It helps them feel safe

she is soo precious !! i used to work in an animal shelter and for when we had puppies the best tips i can give you is to reward all her good behaviour ! when she listens to you saying 'no', when she goes toilet on the pads etc. and even though she'll go bathroom now in the flat, once she is older and you take her for walks, because you're in a flat i really recommend following a certain schedule like if you have a morning walk and then an evening one she'll learn to do all her toilets then so you don't have to fuss with the pads eventually cause they're soo clever they'll adjust to your schedule, also now we always recommend when they're so tiny that when you pick them up to do things like gently rub their paws, their ears, touch their tails, try to look at their teeth etc. because they'll get used to that for when they go for check ups at the vet! and when she allows you to do those things then also reward that and honestly it's so beneficial because when they're older they're comfortable with being touched everywhere and feel safe to cause you've conditioned her to be like that :')

Soo happy for you floss, she’s going to help you with your mental health so much. a therapy pet is much needed 💖💖

Gutted you didn’t adopt or foster as I know you mentioned that in a previous videos, shelters are at full capacity due to living crisis. Adopt if you can guys. Never the less very sweet pup !! I have two rescue dogs which I got as pups. Maybe the next one ❤️

Love to see you so happy floss! Having mental health issues can be so difficult but it’s definitely easier to get out of bed everyday when you have a pet. Sending the best vibes and love for you and Ida ❤❤

Omg, so happy for you! You deserve the world, a puppy is the best thing a person can have and I hope it makes you happy xx

Took my sausage about 3 weeks to stop crying in his crate. He cried periodically for a bit after that too. Give them lots of treats in there etc to make them happy being in there! Also earplugs too for you 😅 Also everytime they’ve had a nap, a play, eaten etc take them for a wee. And keep the puppy pad in the same place all the time. He loves his crate now, and won’t wee in the house. persevering with the crate was the best thing we did! Have the best time with your pup 🥰🫶🏼

Top tips for crate training! Feed her meals in her crate using a Kong toy. This will add positive reinforcement so she associates her crate as good thing. Also never put her in the crate to ‘tell her off’. Try and get her to have naps through out the day in her crate is also a good tip.

So happy for you Flossie, dogs truly are the bestest friends you could ask for ❤ my 13 year old Jack Russell Elmo has been with me through so much- relationships, mental health struggles, losing a parent. Animals just know our emotions so well, I can’t wait to see how much light little Ida brings to your life ❤ sending my love to you both xxxxx

im so glad that beautiful baby went to such a good home , i can tell u will be the best mummy to her !! 🫶🏽

Congratulations ❤ I got my first sausage dog at 22. I used to put on white noise while she was crying in her crate to calm her down, if she couldn’t hear herself whine she would stop. Also a small treat whenever she went in her crate. I never put her in her crate as punishment because that should be her safe space. She loves her crate now and will go on command because she expects a treat 😅 dachshunds bond to their owners so this will be a lifetime of love for her ❤

Please make sure she uses a ramp for getting on/off the furniture, to reduce stress on her spine. IVDD is awful for them. She's adorable!!

My Labrador puppy only cries when we forget to completely black out her crate. It’s a great way to separate their safe place with the rest of the house! Works a treat xx

Getting a puppy was the best thing I ever did for my mental health. Yes, there are moments where it is stressful and hard, but the unconditional love they give is more than worth it.

OMG HAVEN’T EVEN WATCHED AND I ALREADY KNOW THIS IS GONNA BE THE WHOLESOME BOOST I NEED 😭 so happy for u floss xxx

My little miniature sausage has quite literally saved my life more times than I can count, they are just too cute!! Ours slept the very first night and still has every day since!! Be prepared for how ridiculously stubborn they are and how much they despise the winter weather 😂 they’re a nightmare to get out for a wee or poo in the morn if it’s raining 😂 They are the real therapy hahah! Ours was super easy to train with a bit of staying strong and not giving in he was super good. Oh and then also go thru toys like they’re bloody giant!😂 She is so so cute and tiny oh my god!!! Making my miss when mine was that small hahaha! Can’t believe how cute she is!! Prepare to be super protective of her too with other people, with their back issues you have to be so careful with how you pick them up and most people don’t know how so I get so stressed when people tryint and pick Mav up 🤣💗 oh and tbeh also do not know what personal space is 😂😂

I saw the title and I SCREAMED

I’ve been thinking about getting a mini dachshund for my mental health, and I’ve been watching as many videos as possible. I really liked this video and she is such an adorable pup 🤍

My puppy slept in a crate for 3 weeks and then we gave up and decided sleeping in our bed is WAY better 😂 the cuddles are to die for