Dachshund tip

Emily, Lily & Rufus | April 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Emily, Lily & Rufus | April 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Today’s dachshund tip: when in doubt, leash your dachshund for his safety and your peace of mind. I frequently visit many off-leash venues, but we almost always start off on-leash until I’m fully able to assess the environment and feel comfortable letting my darling dachshunds off leash – especially at public beaches. Safety first dachshunds friends. Enjoy the photos.

Emily, Lily & Rufus | April 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Emily, Lily & Rufus | April 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

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Happy Easter from Lily

Lily | April 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Lily | April 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Lily is a work in progress, and every day she melts my heart. She is so eager to please she shakes with excitement. In her pictures she always looks scared or worried and it’s so precious. I’ll try to give her the day off and take pictures of Rufus and Emily, but she won’t have it. In fact she’s the most eager to get in the front of the lens (with Rufus a close second). I imagine in time, like Emily did, she’ll learn to be more comfortable in front of the camera and just relax a little more. Happy Easter dachshund friends. Enjoy the photos.

Lily | April 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Lily | April 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

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Easter Bunny Emily edition

Emily | April 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Emily | April 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

The Easter themed celebration continues. Today we feature Emily. We showcase a photo from 2012 when she was only a puppy and one from this week. As you can see Emily has truly blossomed into a very fine dachshund model. She photographs very well and has gotten so very good about posing for papa.

One quick note: some folks have strong opinions about dressing their dogs up in human clothes and costumes, and we happily respect everyone’s prerogative to whatever he or she wants to do with theirs. However, the only exception I take is when some folks attempt to liken such acts to “animal cruelty.” We have publicly stated a zillion times, that Rufus, Emily and now Lily enjoy their photo shoots. It is our chosen bonded activity, and when I set up the lights and grab the camera, they often race from their beds to be front and center. They all compete to be photographed because I have worked so hard to make it a positive and enjoyable experience for all of us. They love the treats they get and they are handsomely rewarded for their efforts. And… anytime one of them isn’t feeling particularly supermodel-ish, they’re never forced. I don’t make my dachshunds do anything they don’t want to do, and like many of us know dachshunds love to make their humans happy.

So enjoy the photos and rest assured no dachshund was harmed in capturing these images. Make it a great day dachshund friends.

Emily | April 2012.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Emily | April 2012. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

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Happy Good Friday

Emily & Rufus | April 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Emily & Rufus | April 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

We happily wish everyone a Good Friday. Today’s photos are fun because the top one is from yesterday and the bottom one is from 2012 when Emily was just a puppy. It’s cool to see how Emily (and Rufus) have changed over the last two years – some subtle and not-so-subtle differences. Make it a wonderful day dachshund friends.

Rufus & Emily | April 2012.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Rufus & Emily | April 2012. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

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Throwback Thursday Easter edition

Rufus | April 2012.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Rufus | April 2012. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Hello Dachshund Friends! It’s almost Easter and as I work on some new Easter themed photos here is a look back at some of my favorites from 2012. Rufus is a photographer’s dream dachshund model. He is so good about posing for the camera in whatever I put him in. He really loves to work for those treats. In my mind, I see a scene where Rufus (acting like Elmer Fudd) is willing to put on rabbit ears in hopes that he’ll get a chance to catch one of the many bunnies that taunt him from the front yard?! Have a great one dachshund friends.

Rufus | April 2012.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Rufus | April 2012. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

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Bear, the dachshund

Bear | April 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Bear | April 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Today’s feature is Bear the standard longhair red sable dachshund. He is very handsome and photogenic. Don’t you agree?! Enjoy the photos dachshund friends and make it a great day.

Bear | April 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Bear | April 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

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Lily gets some socialization

Lily | April 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Lily | April 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Today was a rare occasion. I took all three of my dachshunds to a local meetup. I often only take one or two to these gatherings because I always want to properly watch all of my darling doxies when in public to ensure all are safe and well. I’m not that person who just arrives at the park and lets his dachshunds run wild. Nonetheless, I felt up for the challenge today and this particular park was perfect for it. Best of all Lily got some much needed socialization with both humans and dogs. She remains very shy, but each time she is exposed to more people the better she gets. Here are few photos from today’s excursion. Love my darling dachshunds. Hope everyone else is having a great day with theirs.

Lily | April 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Lily | April 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

LA Doxies Monthly Meetup | April 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

LA Doxies Monthly Meetup | April 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

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Tuggo dog toy

Rufus & Lily | April 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Rufus & Lily | April 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Today’s feature photos (and product) showcase the Tuggo dog toy. We will share more details about the product in the days ahead, but I have to tell y’all my dachshund pack (especially my reds) really seem to enjoy their new toy. Proof is in the pictures. Playing tug-of-war (between a human and dachshund) can increase the risk of a back injury for our long-body hounds (and it’s something we do not recommend) because of the unevenness of it. However, when two more closely, evenly matched dachshunds play tug-of-war the risk is a lot less which… is why we like this new toy. We think it’s particularly great for households with multiple dachshunds. We all know dachshunds love to play. What do you think?!

Rufus & Lily | April 2014.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Rufus & Lily | April 2014. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

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The Fab Five

Kaia, Jake, Rufus, Leo & Polie | 2011.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Kaia, Jake, Rufus, Leo & Polie | 2011. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

The Fab Five are pioneers in my dachshund play dates and pictures. They were among the first dachshunds I ever photographed professionally, and long before Emily or Lily was ever a possibility, there was Polie, Leo, Kaia and Jake. The Fab Five grace the cover of our book – 102 Dachshunds and are the headline banner for this website. These five dachshunds will forever remain very special to me and my continued exploration of the art I simply (and lovingly) call dachshund photography.  Enjoy the photos and remember to get your copy of the book while supplies last. Support the charity that champions the breed we love. Have a wonderful day dachshund friends.

Kaia, Rufus, Jake, Leo & Polie | 2011.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Kaia, Rufus, Jake, Leo & Polie | 2011. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

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102 Dachshunds the book

Wes | 2011.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Wes | 2011. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

For this week’s Throwback Thursday entry, we’re featuring the wirehair Westin Henry and Rufus from our 2011 photo series. The two dapper dachshunds are in our book for charity 102 Dachshunds. You can still get your autographed copy of the first run, limited edition, collectible book dedicated to the dachshund if you act now. The book is our gift to you for your premium tax-deductible donation of $135 or more (that includes 2-day UPS shipping a $25 value). Make your tax-deductible donation here while supplies. Each book also includes life-saving information provided by our partners at Dodger’s List – the IVDD experts. Please support the charity that champion the breed we love. The book makes for a great gift to get or give, and with Passover, Easter and Mother’s Day approaching the gift of a dachshund book (that can only be gotten here) can be really timely right about now. Thank you Dachshund friends for the consideration.

Rufus | 2011.  Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

Rufus | 2011. Photo by: Johnny Ortez-Tibbels ©

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