When Easter Doesnt go to plan
Let’s be honest—Easter can be pure chaos when you live with a Dachshund.
You’ve got chocolate everywhere, family popping in, kids running about with foil-wrapped eggs, and a dog who thinks they’re both security guard and floor cleaner rolled into one.
And while it might be a lovely long weekend for you, it’s a sensory overload for your dog. Plus—some Easter staples are downright dangerous.
So let’s break down the most common hazards and how to keep your Dachshund safe (and your stress levels low).
🍢 Chocolate – It’s Not Just “A Bit Bad”
I know it seems obvious, but so many people still think “a little won’t hurt.”
Here’s the thing: chocolate contains theobromine, which dogs cannot process properly. Even a small amount can lead to vomiting, seizures, or worse—especially in smaller breeds like Dachshunds.
And Easter? It’s peak season for temptation.
From hidden garden eggs to kids leaving chocolate bunnies within reach—your Dachshund is faster (and sneakier) than you think.
💡 If your dog does eat chocolate:
👉 Use this calculator to check how serious it could be:
Chocolate Toxicity Calculator – Vets Now
Then call your vet immediately. Don’t wait and see.
Decorations, Wrappers & Crafty Dachsies
Shiny foil, ribbons, plastic grass in Easter baskets… it all looks like fun to chew on if you’re a curious sausage dog.
Ingesting this stuff can cause choking or dangerous blockages.
And Dachshunds? They’re famous for their “eat now, regret later” attitude.
💡 Keep anything plasticky, crinkly or stringy well out of reach.
If your dog is that dog who eats everything, crate training can be a lifesaver during busy weekends.
🩺 Visitors, Excitement & That Bark Button
If your Dachshund gets overwhelmed easily, Easter can be hell.
New people. Busy houses. Change in routine. And maybe some kids they don’t know who really want to stroke the “cute sausage.”
It’s easy to miss the early signs of stress—until your dog’s barking non-stop or snapping at Uncle Bob for moving his chair.
💡 Give your dog a quiet space away from the chaos.
Use enrichment toys or scatter feeding to keep them occupied.
And if they’re really struggling, it’s okay to say, “Sorry, they’re having some quiet time right now.”
🐶 This Doesn’t Have to Be Your Normal
If you’re reading this while clutching a cold cuppa, your dog losing their mind in the next room… I get it. I’ve worked with so many owners who’ve felt exactly like this.
You love your dog. But you’re exhausted.
You’ve tried stuff. Maybe you’ve been told “that’s just Dachshunds.”
And it’s not helping.
But it can get better.
You just need the right support—and a plan that actually works for your dog.
✅ Where We Come In
At The Dogs Code, I specialise in helping Dachshund owners with real-life issues.
The kind that make you dread leaving the house. Or having guests over. Or just sitting in the garden without a full-blown bark-fest.
Whether it’s separation anxiety, barking, or just never feeling settled… you don’t have to live like this.
And you don’t have to wait for the “perfect time” either.
Change starts today, if you want it to.
👉 Let’s make life easier – Book your spot now
Wishing you a safe, happy, chocolate-free Easter (for your dog, anyway!)
To your health and success
—Katie 🐾
Founder of The Dogs Code