# Weiner dog owners, can we talk? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 17, 2017, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weiner-dog-owners-can-we-talk/782371 "2017-03-17T01:54:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2017, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weiner-dog-owners-can-we-talk/782371/81 "2017-03-25T04:54:50Z")
I myself liked the pinto one. šŸ˜ƒ ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2017, 6:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weiner-dog-owners-can-we-talk/782371/82 "2017-03-25T06:05:10Z")
> [@Sunny\_Daze](#): > > I myself liked the pinto one. šŸ˜ƒ TED! We got Doxie, Dixie, Trixieā€¦ and TED! (really, ā€œTed Nougatā€, cause he looked like an Abazaba Bar, and weā€™re vicious for bad Celebrity Puns) ---
**Author:** ![missred](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/missred/32/14096_2.png) [@missred](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/missred)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2017, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weiner-dog-owners-can-we-talk/782371/83 "2017-03-25T14:37:02Z")
How is Nathan getting along? :skritches: ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2017, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weiner-dog-owners-can-we-talk/782371/84 "2017-03-25T14:49:57Z")
> [@Sunny\_Daze](#): > > I was this -\>\<- close to spitting my beer on the keyboard. You fiend. I try to spread happiness where ever I go. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2017, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weiner-dog-owners-can-we-talk/782371/85 "2017-03-25T18:25:25Z")
> [@missred](#): > > How is Nathan getting along? > > :skritches: He is still in some pain. He can walk though, and isnā€™t having trouble doing his business when I take him out of the cage. I walk him down the hall on his leash, to where the puppy pads are, the ones heā€™s always used. He doesnā€™t lift his leg though, but squats, more in the way a female does. Monday he will get some more muscle relaxant, Methocarbamol. Heā€™s out of that now, and when I talked to the vet about when Nathanā€™s stiffness came back, he said heā€™d refill the presciption, but first heā€™ll look at the other meds the emergency clinic gave. For me the pain is seeing him look up at me and silently ask whey heā€™s in jail.ā˜¹ ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2017, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weiner-dog-owners-can-we-talk/782371/86 "2017-03-25T19:13:04Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > He doesnā€™t lift his leg though, but squats, more in the way a female does. Could be worse. My great aunt had two dogs, and the female tried to lift her leg like her buddy. It was pretty messy. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2017, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weiner-dog-owners-can-we-talk/782371/87 "2017-03-25T19:19:16Z")
> [@carnivorousplant](#): > > Could be worse. > My great aunt had two dogs, and the female tried to lift her leg like her buddy. It was pretty messy. šŸ˜ƒ I was quite ignorant of canine behavior and physiology when I started out with a dog. I had a female for those first couple months and wasnā€™t entirely sure how she would take care of business. One thing Iā€™ve liked about having a dog is taking them to the park, and learning about dogs in general. Iā€™d always though the tiny breeds, like Yories and Chihuahuas, were yappy little rat dogs. I learned they are just like any breed, itā€™s all in how you train and socialize them. Ignorance fought!šŸ˜› ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2017, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weiner-dog-owners-can-we-talk/782371/88 "2017-03-26T20:32:41Z")
Nathan is still no where near where he was before this started happening. But Iā€™m trying to be optimistic. When I took him out of his cage early this morning he was a little lighter on his feet, and even looked at the recliner as if he wanted to try and jump onto it. I had to draw him back, donā€™t want to take chances. Heā€™s even eating more, and thank heavens is still taking care of business readily. Tomorrow Iā€™ll se the vet and get his meds refilled. Heā€™s been caged for only five days, and the vet said one to three weeks. Gatopescado, if you find anyplace else to host that video clip, please, please, let us know. You all should go to YouTube and enter ā€œSprint dachshund commercialā€ One of the funniest commercials Iā€™ve ever seen. ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2017, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weiner-dog-owners-can-we-talk/782371/89 "2017-03-26T20:43:02Z")
Iā€™m glad to hear he continues to improve. I know itā€™s hard but, just think, the next step is teaching him not to jump up and down off of furniture. :eek: In terms of female dogs and lifting their legs, I had a very dominant female Rottweiler who routinely lifted her leg to pee. She did just fine. Iā€™m not sure the pee would have dared to disobey. šŸ˜› ---
**Author:** ![Buttercup\_Smith](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/buttercup_smith/32/473_2.png) [@Buttercup\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buttercup_Smith)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2017, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weiner-dog-owners-can-we-talk/782371/90 "2017-03-26T20:46:24Z")
**Baker** hoping for continued improvement for your Nathan. As the owner of a chihuahua I can tell you mine never barks. He is not a yapper at all, thank goodness. ---
**Author:** ![Merneith](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/57b2e6/32.png) [@Merneith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Merneith)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2017, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weiner-dog-owners-can-we-talk/782371/91 "2017-03-27T02:14:54Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > Heā€™s even eating more, and thank heavens is still taking care of business readily. This is really great news. Good luck with your appointment tomorrow! ---
**Author:** ![Gatopescado](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gatopescado/32/5711_2.png) [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2017, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weiner-dog-owners-can-we-talk/782371/92 "2017-03-27T03:40:06Z")
> [@Baker](#): > > Gatopescado, if you find anyplace else to host that video clip, please, please, let us know. I took a very short shot of them out by the fire. A file I should be able to email, only about 10 seconds. Anybody that wants to see it, PM me with an email. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2017, 5:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weiner-dog-owners-can-we-talk/782371/93 "2017-04-02T05:12:35Z")
Nathan doesnā€™t seem to be in so much pain, but heā€™s moving very little, just to get between one of two beds, or to the puppy pads. And his back legs seem weak, especially the back left leg. Itā€™s dragging some. Even so he seems happy to see me. Iā€™ll consult with the vet again on Monday I hope. I donā€™t want to lose him but if this is all the time I have itā€™s been worth it. I remember when I went to the shelter and found him he stood out for me because he was a dachshund. My previous short timed dog had been mostly dachshund, and Iā€™ve come to adore the breed. Would it be so wrong to be breed specific if I was looking for another dog? Iā€™ve always supported adopting shelter animals, and they might not have a doxie. All those dogs need love. Sorry for acting so down. Iā€™m giving him treats now, whatever might tempt his appetite or keeps him happy. > [@Buttercup\_Smith](#): > > **Baker** hoping for continued improvement for your Nathan. As the owner of a chihuahua I can tell you mine never barks. He is not a yapper at all, thank goodness. Some of the cutest dogs Iā€™ve seen at the park are chihuahuas. Iā€™m glad Iā€™ve had time to learn more about breeds and to cure some mis-interpretations of how they behave. ---
**Author:** ![Siam\_Sam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2017, 7:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weiner-dog-owners-can-we-talk/782371/94 "2017-04-02T07:23:11Z")
Hope youā€™re bearing up okay. Still thinking of you and Nathan. ---
**Author:** ![Merneith](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/57b2e6/32.png) [@Merneith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Merneith)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2017, 10:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weiner-dog-owners-can-we-talk/782371/95 "2017-04-02T10:31:10Z")
Iā€™m sorry Nathanā€™s still struggling. Iā€™ve been thinking of you both. I hope things go well at the vetā€™s. It sounds like bed rest alone isnā€™t the answer. ---
**Author:** ![janis\_and\_c0](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/janis_and_c0/32/21_2.png) [@janis\_and\_c0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janis_and_c0)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2017, 12:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weiner-dog-owners-can-we-talk/782371/96 "2017-04-02T12:53:45Z")
Sorry you and Nathan are still having such a hard time. _HUGS_ ---
**Author:** ![missred](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/missred/32/14096_2.png) [@missred](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/missred)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2017, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weiner-dog-owners-can-we-talk/782371/97 "2017-04-02T14:03:28Z")
Hugs to you and Nathan. Do you live anywhere near a vet or ag college? A former coworker in Indiana enrolled her doxies in a program at Purdue University that not only gave them relief, but assisted in the research of spinal issues for both dogs and humans. I may be the beneficiary of that program in the treatment of my own disc problems. šŸ™‚ Being breed specific isnā€™t necessarily a bad thing if you keep an open mind. Iā€™m looking for a chihuahua or chi mix myself because I known that their size, energy level and temprement are well suited to me and my living situation. If I lived in a larger home and were retired, I would have another bassett hound. ---
**Author:** ![WhyNot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c77e96/32.png) [@WhyNot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WhyNot)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2017, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weiner-dog-owners-can-we-talk/782371/98 "2017-04-02T16:26:01Z")
I donā€™t think breed specific is necessarily a bad thing. There are dachshund specific rescues, if your local shelter doesnā€™t have any, who you may be able to connect with to find a doxie who needs a furever home. ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2017, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weiner-dog-owners-can-we-talk/782371/99 "2017-04-02T16:52:33Z")
Itā€™s probably a little early to give up hope. He may be dragging today, but there are still a lot of remedies and options to be explored. Even just the doggy equivalent of physical therapy may help him a lot. Wait to see what the vet says, and donā€™t be afraid to seek a second opinion from a spinal expert if you need to. Heā€™s a relatively young dog. I know itā€™s hard to see him not feeling well, but give things a little more time. {{{Hugs}}} to you both. ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2017, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weiner-dog-owners-can-we-talk/782371/100 "2017-04-09T02:39:16Z")
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