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Must-Have Small Dog Finds: Dachshund-Approved 🐾
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items This is a little collection of stuff Betty and I can’t get enough of! Cozy beds, cute toys, tasty treats, and handy accessories.. all the small-dog essentials that make life with a pup extra fun. Everything here comes from Target and PetSmart, and of...
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Fun & Interactive Toys 🧸
Treats & Snacks 🍖
Cozy Beds 🛏️
Grooming & Accessories 🛁
Walks & Travel 🚶♀️
Fun & Interactive Toys 🧸
Betty LOVES a good play session… but she's pretty good at ripping into anything too plushy. These toys keep her busy, happy, and they actually last.
These bones send Betty into a full-on actual chewing trance. Her eyes glaze over, and she's entertained for hours.
Benebone Wishbone Dental Chew 2 Pack
Rope toys are SO perfect for my girl. She really loves playing tug-of-war!
8.5" Chicken Drummie Dog Plush and Rope Toy - Boots & Barkley™
This IS a soft toy, but there's just something about bunny toys that Betty just cannot get enough of.
Joyhound® Crazy Comfy Realistic Rabbit Flattie Dog Toy - Crinkle, Squeaker
This toy is perfect for fetch! My dog really likes the soft plushiness of the donut.
9.5" Donut Plush Rope Dog Toy - Boots & Barkley™
If left alone with a stuffed toy, Betty will very quickly turn our living room into a fuzzy mess. These toys don't let that happen.
Best Pet Supplies 2-in-1 Fun Skin Stuffless Squeaky Dog Toys - 1Wild Duck, Pig, Large
If your dog is as good at ripping things apart as Betty is, you need something durable like this.
BARK Super Chewer Pickle Stickle Pickle Dog Toy
Treats & Snacks 🍖
Okay, I know I called our girl a little picky, but she is anything but that when it comes to food. She DOES, however, prefer some treats over others. These are the ones that she almost takes my finger with her.
Betty loves this food more than words can explain. Plus, Wellness is a brand I trust and feel comfortable giving to my dog.
Wellness® CORE+ Small Breed Adult Dry Dog Food - Grain Free, Freeze Dried, Turkey
Is it just my girl that devours her food faster than we can put it into her bowl?? This slow feeder forces her to take her time.
Top Paw® Grey Puzzle Slow Feeder Dog Bowl, 0.75-cup
Ask Betty if she wants a Greenie and then watch how quickly she'll become your best friend.
Greenies™ Adult Teenie Dog Dental Treats - Natural, Oral Health, Original
This is Greenies slightly more affordable, fresh-breath cousin.
VetIQ Minties - Dental Peppermint Flavor Dog Treat - Tiny/Small - 16oz
Betty is a fool for chicken. Suddenly she isn't so stubborn once we pull these treats out! Plus, I love knowing that they're REAL pieces of chicken.
Wiggles & Wags Freeze Dried Chicken Crunchy Dog Treats
Cozy Beds 🛏️
Betty is a legit nap-a-holic, so a comfy bed and soft blanket are non-negotiable. These picks are perfect for long snoozes and snuggles with the cat… lol
This is the bed that Betty sleeps in every night. She loves being covered up, and it has a built in blanket!
Top Paw® Fur Snuggler Dog Bed
This dog bed is so cute and I often find both the dog AND the cats using it. It's plushy and soft, and actually looks really cute wherever you decide to put it!
FurHaven Calming Cuddler Donut Pet Bed Gray 36"
When Betty gets comfortable, she loves making a little “nest”. She moves everything around with her nose and totally covers herself up. This bed is like the perfect little cave for her.
Pet Cave Dog & Cat Bed - XS - Gray - Boots & Barkley™
Small dogs naturally need help getting on and off the couch or bed, but dachshunds especially need some extra support for their backs! This ramp is absolutely perfect for that.
Pet Gear StRamp Pet Step & Ramp
Betty's a miniature dachshund, but she adores a big dog bed!
Top Paw® Orthopedic Lounger Dog Bed
Grooming & Accessories 🛁
I really like to make sure Betty's paws, nose, and fur stay soft & healthy, so these essentials make grooming easy (and sometimes even fun!).
Yes, we wipe Betty’s paws after every walk. Maybe a little extra, but… my floors are clean! :)
Earth Rated Plant-Based Grooming Dog Wipes - Lavender - 100ct
I don't think my dog will ever necessarily ENJOY bath time, but at least the soap we use is gentle and smells good!
Wahl Moisturize Dry Skin and Itch Relief Oatmeal Formula with Coconut and Fruit Scented Verbena Dog Concentrate Shampoo - 24oz
Ugh, this stuff is so great. It leaves our girl smelling so clean! Kind of like doggie perfume!
Arm & Hammer ™ Ultra Fresh Waterless Deodorizing Dry Dog Shampoo
Betty has a strange fixation with chewing and licking her paws, so sometimes they can get cracked and dry. She's never shown any signs of discomfort, but I really like making sure that we have this stuff on hand.
Top Paw® Nose & Paw Dog Balm
My dog has really cute floppy ears, but can be prone to ear infections because of that. This stuff is great to make sure that her ears stay clean and healthy.
Top Paw® Ear Cleaner Dog Drops
Walks & Travel 🚶♀️
Betty loves being our adventure dog, but only if she’s comfy and safe! These leashes, harnesses, and portable bowls make our trips easier for the both of us.
Dachshunds especially do better with a harness than with a collar. Their little backs need extra care!
Reflective + Comfort Adjustable Dog Harness - Lilac - XL - Boots & Barkley™
OMG, listen, I've been in situations before where Betty squatted down and did her business and I was totally unprepared and bag-less. Never again, friend. Never again.
Dog Waste Bag Holder - 1Roll/15ct - up&up™
This life jacket harness is seriously so perfect for taking our girl out on the water. Plus, she looks really cute in it!
Arcadia Trail® High Visibility Lifejacket
Betty genuinely does better with a retractable leash than a regular one. She loves the freedom to follow her nose, and I love the ability to reel her in whenever necessary.
flexi® New Classic Retractable Cord Dog Leash
Most of the places where we walk actually have poop-bag dispensers, but Betty can be so unpredictable sometimes that I ALWAYS carry my own.
Dog Waste Bag Refills - Unscented - 120ct - up&up™