Should my Dachshund do weight pulling with their back problems?

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Hi there i want to ask a question I have a dachshund and i want to know if i can let him do weight pulling But is not sure because i know they tend to have back problems and I dont know if the weight pulling is bad for there backs Pls let me know if you know anything My regards Divan. Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 5 months old | 12 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi Divan, Great question! You are correct, weight pulling would be bad for a Dachshund due to their long back size and tendency toward getting herniated disks. It is best to not use him for this purpose.

Should my Dachshund do weight pulling with their back problems?

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