Waggin' Tails Miniature Dachshunds

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If you have any problem with the form, please email me at z_paws4fun@embarqmail.com (note: there is an underscore after the letter "z") OR paws2luv@gmail.com and I will send the questions to you via email.

Thank you very much for your patience and understanding.

Best regards,

Jan Harris

We have the misfortune of living in an area where the only DSL offered is Embarq, whose email service is becoming increasingly worse, both sending and receiving.

I answer every submission the day it was sent, unless I receive it after 6 pm - then it is answered the next day. If you have not received a response from me in that time frame, then I never received it and I have to ask that you wait 24 hours and resubmit, or, contact me at z_paws4fun@embarqmail.com (note: there is an "underscore" after the "z") OR paws2luv@gmail.com.

I cannot apologize enough for this terrible inconvenience. Believe me, if we had the option of using any other DSL, we would.

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

We've had a few folks contact us who want their puppy's pictures on our "Past Puppies" page. These folks have purchased puppies from Pet Stores or brokers and the puppies have the name "Waggin' Tails" - but they are not ours. We do not EVER sell puppies to Pet Stores or brokers. There are quite a few breeders (and businesses) using the name "Waggin' Tails." Our puppies are always sold with AKC/CKC registration and every owner is given our full name, address and phone number so they can contact us 24/7. We handpick the owners of our puppies VERY carefully, so if you don't know us personally and don't have our phone number, then the puppy didn't come from us. If you have a puppy with the prefix "Waggin' Tails" contact the registry where the puppy is registered and have them give you the contact information for the breeder. Contact the Pet Store and have them look through their records and give you the name and phone number of the breeder.

Best regards,

Jan & Mel Harris

If you are interested in a puppy, please fill out the below form completely. I promptly respond to all submissions. Please be aware that we screen applicants heavily. Our babies are very precious to us, and we want them to have the best possible homes.

HOWEVER, please proceed ONLY if all the below are acceptable:

1. Having puppy "accidents" in the house while the puppy is learning housetraining

2. Having holes dug in your yard

3. Having an escape-proof & tunnel-proof fence, OR being able to be with the Dachshund at all times when outside

4. Preventing young children from using the puppy as a toy

5. Valuing your Dachshund more than your belongings

6. Being prepared for the expense of emergency veterinary treatment. There is NO excuse - none whatsoever - which justifies withholding or delaying medical treatment for an animal who is in pain.

7. Being prepared to read (in their entirety) the following pages on the website: Purchasing a Puppy, FAQ Doxies & Dogs, Puppy Proofing, Bringing Puppy Home, Body Language, Housetraining Your Puppy, Separation Anxiety, Obedience Training, Dog Supplies and Kenneling. They contain information which I consider extremely important. If you do not have time to read them, then you do not have time to raise a puppy. I will require potential puppy owners to discuss the contents on those pages.

8. Responding PROMPTLY (within 1 or 2 days) to my emails. I feel it is not only my obligation to respond promptly to emails, but common courtesy; and I expect the same from current and future puppy owners.

9. Form MUST be filled out by head of household (parents or adults - not children). Unfortunately, I've had multiple instances of children filling out the form (some pretending to be their parents) without their parents' knowledge or consent.

If you do NOT agree with any of the above, please do not apply.

*Full Name (required) *Phone Number (required) *e-mail address (required) *If you do not live within driving distance (in or near Ohio), have you read the Shipping details on the Home Page?
Yes
No
*Will you be purchasing this puppy for a gift?
Yes
No
Please note that I normally do not allow puppies to be purchased as gifts, however, there are exceptions. I will require a detailed description of the home where the puppy will be living.
*Will you be purchasing with the intent of reselling?
Yes
No
*Are you planning on breeding the puppy?
Yes
No
If you do plan on breeding this puppy, have you read the AKC/CKC Registration stipulations on the "Female Puppies"/"Male Puppies" page?
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No
*Do you breed (or have you ever bred) dogs?
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*Do you rent or own a home? *Do you have a fenced yard?
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What TYPE of fencing do you have? (ie chain link, privacy, underground, invisible, etc) If you do not have a fenced yard, how will the puppy be safely exercised?
*Is everyone in the household in agreement of having a Dachshund puppy?
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No
*Is anyone in your home allergic to animals, or does anyone have asthma?
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*Please list the people in your household.
*Are there any young children in the home? If so, give ages, please.
*Has any child/family member in the home ever been bitten by a dog?
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*Do you have any dogs right now? (If yes, list breed, gender, age, and if spayed/neutered)
*Do you have any other animals? (If yes - list species, gender, age, and if spayed/neutered.)
*If you have dogs, where are they kept during the day? (ie outside, kennel, crate, kitchen. If inside the home - WHERE in the home.) *If you have dogs, where do they sleep at night? (ie kennel, crate, kitchen, in bed with you. If in the home, WHERE in the home.) *If you have dogs, what (ie canned food, dry kibble, raw diet, etc) are they being fed? *If you have dogs, are they current on vaccinations (including rabies), and heartworm prevention? *Have you ever had to give up an animal? Species, age, circumstances.
*Have you ever had an animal run away?
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No
If yes, please describe the circumstances. and steps you have taken to prevent a reoccurence.
*Have you ever had an animal stolen?
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No
If yes, please describe the circumstances and steps you have taken to prevent a reoccurence.
*Approximately how many hours a day will the puppy be left alone? *Where will the puppy be kept when alone - BEFORE being housetrained? (ie kennel, crate, kitchen. If in a home, WHERE in the home) *Where will the puppy be kept when alone - AFTER being housetrained? (ie kennel, crate, kitchen. If in a home, WHERE in the home.) *What do you plan on feeding the puppy? (dry kibble, canned food, raw diet) *Where will the puppy be kept during the day (when someone is home) - BEFORE being housetrained? (ie kennel, yard, crate, kitchen. If in a home, WHERE in the home.) *Where will the puppy be kept during the day (when someone is home) - AFTER being housetrained? (ie kennel, crate, yard kitchen. If in a home, WHERE in the home.) *Where will the puppy sleep at night - BEFORE being housetrained? (ie kennel, crate, kitchen, in bed with you. If in a home, WHERE in the home.) *Where will the puppy sleep at night - AFTER being housetrained? (ie kennel, crate, kitchen, in bed with you. If in a home, WHERE in the home.) *Do you have a swimming pool OR a pond on your property?
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*Do you have stairs or a stairway in your home? If so, please describe them.
*Tell me about your method of housetraining.
*Are you a fan of the Dog Whisperer?
Have you ever in the past allowed (or intend in the future) your dog to be kept at a facility where strange dogs are allowed to mingle together? (ie Doggy Day Care, Camp Bow Wow)
*Why do you want a Dachshund puppy? (required)
To assist us in contacting folks more quickly when we do have puppies, please let us know if you are interested ONLY in a specific type of puppy, ie: only a male, only a female, only a Chocolate, only a Dapple, only a longhair, etc.
The main reasons puppies & dogs are given up are because:

Owners did not anticipate how much time and work a puppy requires
Children have gotten tired of the puppy
Owners are having another child and have no time for the puppy/dog
Owners are moving and can't take the puppy/dog

I just want to make sure that folks are aware of the above and take them into consideration before bringing a puppy into their home; and also to try to anticipate if any of those instances are probable in the foreseeable future.

You must be willing to understand and be able to live with a Dachshund's temperament.

Dachshund puppies are extremely impressionable, and look to their new owners for guidance. The first few weeks in their new home are absolutely critical because it establishes their habits and the personality they will have for the rest of their lives. If you want a Dachshund to be good in the car - start taking the puppy for rides immediately - and often. If you want a Dachshund to be friendly with lots of people - take the puppy with you everywhere. Some Dachshunds are friendly with everyone, some can be standoffish with strangers. Although you can do a LOT to shape their personality when they are puppies you can't MAKE them be friends with a person or pet they don't want to be friends with; you can work with them, but ultimately THEY choose whom they will be friends with.

Dachshunds are 100% in tune with their owners, and they reflect their owners' personalities uncannily. If the owners are tense and unhappy - so are their Dachshunds. If the owners are happy, gregarious people - so are their Dachshunds.

Dachshunds like a set routine. They can be stubborn if they think they are right and they are not afraid to show you they are upset (by barking, whining or even being destructive) if they think they are being treated unfairly. They enjoy their food. They enjoy their sleep. They are extremely intelligent. Dachshunds have an exuberance for life that is utterly contagious. They try to have as much fun as they can, whenever they can and wherever they are. They are very playful and have an incredible sense of humor. They love to show affection to their family and friends.

Dachshunds need a LOT of attention - which includes interaction, play and training. They know their own minds. They are not wishy-washy or devious - what you see is what you get. They might not be the easiest breed to train, but once they learn something - it's set in stone. I admire all of those traits; which is why I absolutely love the breed.

A Dachshund is NOT for you IF:

You want a little robot of a dog that's very easy to train.
You want a dog that will automatically be friends with the people YOU want him/her to be friends with.
You want a "toy" or playmate for your young child (Dachshunds are generally NOT a breed for toddlers)
You want a dog that you can leave alone for long periods of time.
You want a dog that you don't have to spend a LOT of time playing with, interacting with.
You want a dog that doesn't want to be right with you all the time.

Dachshunds are little dogs with BIG hearts and they show their love and affection constantly. They want, need actually, to be an integral part of your life - nothing makes them happier.

Are Dachshund puppies the easiest breed to raise? - no.
Are they the most fun? - You betcha!

Be SURE a Dachshund fits your criteria before getting one.

*Have you read the below listed website pages?
Yes
No

Purchasing a Puppy
FAQ Doxies & Dogs
Puppy Proofing
Bringing Puppy Home
Body Language
Housetraining Your Puppy
Separation Anxiety
Obedience Training
Dog Supplies
Kenneling

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