Dimondox Dachshunds Australia

21/05/2026

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03/05/2026

I feed this to all my dogs. I highly recommend 🌟

03/05/2026

Thank you for your very kind words G. ❤️

02/05/2026

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25/04/2026

22/04/2026

Why patience is everything when bringing home a dachshund (especially a rescue)

One of the most important things you can give a dachshund isn’t toys, treats, or even training… it’s patience.

Whether they’re a puppy or a rescue, dachshunds need time to adjust to new environments. Everything is unfamiliar — new smells, new people, new routines — and that can feel overwhelming for such a sensitive, intelligent breed.

In those first days or even weeks, you might see:
✨ Nervousness or shutdown behaviour
✨ Toileting accidents
✨ Barking or clinginess
✨ Hesitation to trust

And that’s okay.

Building trust doesn’t happen overnight. It’s built in the quiet moments — sitting with them, speaking gently, letting them come to you on their terms.

Patience helps to:
✨ Create a safe and secure environment
✨ Build genuine trust and connection
✨ Reduce fear-based behaviours
✨ Allow their true personality to shine through

We often say in rescue — you don’t really meet the dog on day one. You meet them weeks later, once they feel safe enough to be themselves.

Dachshunds in particular can be sensitive and a little stubborn, so pushing them too quickly can actually set things back. Slow, steady, and positive always wins.

At the end of the day, patience isn’t just part of the process — it is the process.

And when that bond finally clicks… it’s one of the most rewarding feelings in the world 🐾🤎

15/04/2026

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✨ So You Want a Dachshund…Read This First ✨

AKC recently announced that Dachshunds are now the 5th most popular dog breed in the U.S., and I’m seeing more and more first‑time Doxie owners reaching out. I love this breed deeply — but we need to talk honestly about what they were bred to do.

I’ve personally come to believe that many Dachshunds only live up to the negative side of their reputation because they’re not placed in environments that help them thrive. Too often, they’re with owners who don’t have a deep, firm understanding of canine behavior or how to appropriately channel their energy and temperament — and both the the dog and their families end up paying the price for that mismatch.

I also see a lot of owners complaining about very normal Dachshund behaviors without realizing that these are the exact things the breed was designed to do. The chasing, the digging, the loud barking, the obsession with small rodents or even killing small animals — those are not “bad” dogs, that is the breed’s purpose bred into a modern home. Those instincts shouldn’t be shamed, squashed, or punished out of them; they need to be understood and responsibly channeled.
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🐾 Dachshunds Are Working Dogs

Dachshunds were never designed to be “just” lap dogs.
They were purpose‑bred in Germany to:

•Go underground after badgers and other burrowing game

•Squeeze through tight tunnels with their long bodies

•Use powerful paws to dig and push forward

•Bark loudly and boldly face tough prey

That history is why today’s Doxies are brave, intense, noisy, busy, and incredibly determined.
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⚠️ Not a Plug‑and‑Play “Companion Breed”

Dachshunds are a working breed in a small body. That means:

•Strong hunting and chasing instincts

•Independent, problem‑solving minds

•Natural tendency to guard, dig, and “patrol”

•Big opinions and even bigger confidence

Yes, they are loyal to a fault and can be cuddly, loving family members — but they are not a set‑it‑and‑forget‑it dog you just bring home and hope for the best.
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💡 Tips to Help a Dachshund Thrive at Home

If you want a well‑rounded Dachshund in a home setting, think in terms of outlets and structure:

•Train the brain daily
Short, focused training sessions (5–10 minutes) a few times a day beat one long class once a week.

•Work on impulse control (sit, stay, leave it, place), recalls, and calm behaviors in the house.

•Give “legal” hunting jobs
Use scent games, snuffle mats, scatter feeding, hide‑and‑seek with toys or treats, and nose work–style games so they can use their nose and hunting instincts in a safe, controlled way.

•Channel the chase drive
Flirt poles, fetch, controlled games with appropriate toys, and structured play sessions help satisfy their urge to chase without turning the neighborhood squirrels into target practice.

•Provide digging outlets
Create a “yes” zone: a sandbox, a kiddie pool with dirt or balls, or a designated digging spot in the yard, and reward them for using that instead of your flowerbeds.

•Set clear, consistent house rules
Decide early: furniture rules, door manners, barking rules, crate use, feeding routines. Be consistent and everyone in the household should follow the same expectations.

•Socialize with intention
Expose them early and calmly to different people, dogs, sounds, surfaces, and environments. Pair new experiences with food and safety, not overwhelm and flooding.

•Protect their rest and routine
Working minds need downtime. Use crates, pens, and place training to teach them to settle and switch off so they aren’t “on duty” 24/7.

•Reward what you want, not just punish what you don’t
Reinforce calmness, quiet, checking in, and choosing you over distractions. Don’t just correct the barking and chasing; pay the dog for making good choices, too.

When no one steps up as a calm, consistent leader and there are no healthy outlets for all that wiring, many Dachshunds will happily take the leadership role themselves — and that’s when the “tiny tyrant” stories start.
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😈 When Boundaries Are Missing…

This is when you often see:
•Barking at everything and everyone

•Guarding couches, beds, toys, or people

•Snapping when moved or challenged

•Ignoring recalls and “doing their own thing”

•A 10–15 lb dog basically running the entire house

The behavior isn’t random — it’s their natural temperament with no guidance or healthy outlets.
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❤️ Who Dachshunds Are Right For
A Dachshund may be a great fit if you:

•Enjoy training and setting structure
Can be firm but fair and patient

•Want to channel their drive into fun activities

•Love a smart, opinionated dog with a sense of humor

If you want a very easy, low‑effort, go‑with‑the‑flow dog who needs little structure or training, a Dachshund probably isn’t the right choice — and that’s okay.

The best homes for Dachshunds are the ones that love them *for* who they are: small working dogs with big hearts, big brains, and big instincts — with owners who understand how to guide and channel those instincts, instead of fighting against them.

05/04/2026

Home cooked puppy meals

Homemade Dog Food Recipe
Ingredients:
- 6 lbs ground beef (drain fat)
- 5 lbs ground turkey (not drained)
- 1 cup quinoa
- 12 oz bag frozen spinach
- 12 oz bag frozen broccoli/cauliflower
- 12 oz bag frozen cut green beans
- 10 oz fresh shredded carrots
- 2 medium yellow squash, chopped
- 2 medium zucchini, chopped
- 2 cups beef bone broth (homemade)
- 2 tbsp ground eggshells
- ½ tsp ground turmeric + 4 shakes of black pepper
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
Instructions
1. In a saucepan, add 2 cups of water and quinoa (rinse quinoa well).
Bring to boil, then reduce to a low simmer, cover tightly, and cook until water is absorbed (about 15–20 minutes). Remove lid.
2. Lightly cook ground beef in a large stock pot. Drain fat.
3. Add ground turkey and stir until cooked through. Do not drain.
4. Add drained beef back to the pot and stir to combine.
5. Add bone broth.
6. Add the saucepan of cooked quinoa.
7. Add frozen and fresh vegetables (spinach, broccoli/cauliflower, green beans, carrots, squash, zucchini).
8. Add eggshells, turmeric, and black pepper.
9. Add melted coconut oil.
10. Mix well, over and over…
11. Place lid on the pot and simmer on low for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
12. Turn off burner and let it sit (with lid on) for 30–60 minutes.
13. Remove lid and let cool, stirring occasionally.
14. Separate into quart-size zip-lock bags (flatten for easy freezing).
Keep 2 days’ worth in the fridge and freeze the rest.
Remove 2 frozen packages to thaw in the refrigerator the day before needing.