Hi Steve, hope your holidays were joyous and peaceful!  I wanted to ask you about these weiner dogs since you've probably had yours longer than I mine.  Dixie is getting to be a pill.  I had her spayed about a week ago.  I don't know if that's the problem or what, but she absolutely won't "take" anything from any of the other dogs.....the other larger dogs mostly.  She literally chases Goldie, a g-retriever mix around the yard and for whatever reason Goldie just tries to get away from her.  However, the other dog....my mild-mannered, easy going lab and she got into it one day and while I was trying to pull the lab off Dixie, darned if it wasn't Dixie doing the hanging on!!  And now, when Dixie is in my lap no other dog can come near me or she'll start growling!  I'm not sure what to do but the behavior isn't tolerable anymore.  Even when I fuss at her she gives me attitude!  My neighbor says she's a rottweiler in disguise.  I noticed some of this before the spaying but now .........whew!  The last "weinie" I had wasn't like this, Bits was a darling.  Originally Dixie was a foster but no home was found for her so she's here for good.  

Sorry to be so long-winded! 

take care, Helen

I have a weiner mix...Dixie.  Sounds like a herd of buffalo when she's running through the house.  Ornery, feisty and a royal pain.  sleeps with me every night....but that's mainly because I can't keep her out of the bed!  She literally throws herself against the door until I give in.   LOL.  h

Hi Steve,  Unfortunately mine is not in great shape but I'm working on it.  I've had some setbacks but that's life.  Hope to get "Doodles" out this spring.  Don't gag, I'm probably going to change the name again, LOL.  

Wow, you really lucked out!  $300 in good shape!  I'm so impressed. 

Happy Holidays!

Helen

A youngster. :)  I have an '06 Nissan Frontier.  It'll take 3500 lb, but I don't intend to push it.  I keep it maintained and will probably get new tires and have everything checked thoroughly once I'm ready to get on the road.  I've been told my trailer will need to be under 2000 lb. so I've been looking for 10-14 footer. Wanted to put a camper shell on truck for additional storage and a place for my dogs to stretch out but I'll have to see what one of those will weigh.  First time or two out I probably won't have much with me, just to see what I really, really can't do without. The boondocking is a must for me, I just won't be able to afford to stay in campgrounds on a daily basis.  I'd rather go fishing anyway, and I've heard dogs in campgrounds aren't always welcome.  So, that's it.  Still looking.  Helen

Hi Steve, Wondering what type of trailer you have?  Sounds like you're where I "wannabe"!  dog for company and fishing!  sounding great!  I'm hoping to find a '59 or older canned ham, still looking. 

Don't know about the potty situation.  I was actually told I shouldn't bother with one because the tanks, hoses, etc. are messy.  But I think that person thought I'd be going to campgrounds all the time.....not really interested in that, I'd be boondocking mostly, by preference and need.  Anyway, nice to meet you...so to speak.  helen