Category Archives: dachshunds

Day 64 — Expanding Her Territory

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Galen

Aurora’s adventure today was deciding that the back yard — all of it — is part of her domain. She’s been pretty bold for a while about wandering all over the bricks and going back to the lemon tree to … Continue reading →

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Day 63 — A Day of Activity

Posted on November 25, 2018 by Galen

Sunday is touted as a day of rest. It isn’t for a puppy and her family! Aurora played with the pack and with the humans starting about 6 am. Today’s pictures are from the afternoon visit of out-of-town guests. Allen … Continue reading →

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Day 62 — Home Life

Posted on November 24, 2018 by Galen

After yesterday’s visits and excitement, this Saturday was a low-key, at-home affair. The camera didn’t get taken out until almost dinner time. I recorded Aurora’s source of chronic puzzlement: how to operate the stairs! Then I asked Geoffrey to pose … Continue reading →

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Day 61 — Maintaining Traditions and Meeting MORE People

Posted on November 23, 2018 by Galen

After the big Thanksgiving dinner for the humans, we all weighed ourselves this morning. In Aurora’s case — and only in her case! — heavier is better. Today she was 4 pounds 6 ounces.  That’s five ounces more than the … Continue reading →

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Day 60 — Early Childhood Training

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Galen

There are a few things puppies have to learn at an early age. Aurora isn’t housetrained and cannot do any tricks, but we have taught her some behaviors for social and safety reasons. Puppies need to be held stomach up, … Continue reading →

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