I got this shot the other afternoon of little Dexter at the top of the stairs that lead to our offices on the second floor. We installed this gate to control access, both to keep certain Dachshunds from racing up and down the steps at will (to minimize the risk of Doxie back problems occurring) as well as to keep certain Dachshunds from using the carpet at the top of the stairs for a ... how to put this nicely ... a potty place. Besides our bedroom -- a dog-free zone -- the second floor is one of only three places in the house that has carpet. You know, nice, soft, absorbent carpet, perfect for those moments when you don't want to be bothered to go outside. It's so handy.
Dexter follows Alayne everywhere (don't they all?), but on this afternoon he had fallen asleep in her office and didn't realize she had left ... and she didn't realize he was still up there. He woke up, heard us downstairs, and went to the gate, only to find it closed. (Okay, so at least we remembered to close it behind us.) I came around the bottom of the stairs, heard some whining from up above, and there he was.
P.S. Happy Summer Solstice! It's a beautiful first day of summer here in the Great North Woods of New Hampshire -- sunny, 78°(25°C), gentle breeze. Perfect.
Really Dexter looks very cute and innocent.
Posted by: Cheap Blinds | August 08, 2011 at 08:24 AM
Discovered your sanctuary/farm/ranch on TV with Jack Hannah and have been looking at all your posts and blog and pictures now for hours.
Wow...fantastic and what a wonderful place for the animals. Wish I had the funds to have a place and do what you do. I'm absolutely astounded at your dedication. Thank you for what you do...........
Posted by: Joan Marks | July 09, 2011 at 10:52 AM
What a precious photo! Couldn't help but chuckle!
Posted by: Nina | June 26, 2011 at 05:18 PM
Saw a t-shirt - Dachshound - German for "little pain in the ass" How true!!
Posted by: Janet A | June 22, 2011 at 09:06 PM
Priceless---just an adorable face!
Posted by: Shirley * James/Portland, OR | June 22, 2011 at 01:59 PM
With a face like that, you KNOW he gets his way! :-)
Posted by: Lisa K. from CA | June 22, 2011 at 12:45 PM
Please give Dexter a kiss from me and Jibby (9 yr old mini doxie).
Posted by: Mimi | June 22, 2011 at 11:19 AM
What a cute little face Dexter has poking out!! Reminds me of a Doxie named Lil Abner who lived in an apartment building I used to live in. The very first time I went to view the apt. which was on the 2nd floor, Abner (on lower floor) had his little head wedged between the Venetian blinds - so you had huge picture window, Venetian blinds, and one little Doxie head.
Posted by: Angela | June 22, 2011 at 11:14 AM
This is way to precious! I chuckled the minute I saw the photo. Thanks for warming my heart first thing today!
And yes, ALL dachshunds follow you wherever you go... well, at least mine does, just like yours. :)
Barbara Techel and Frankie the Walk 'N Roll Dog
Posted by: Barbara Techel | June 22, 2011 at 11:13 AM
poor baby......
Posted by: Evelyn | June 22, 2011 at 11:10 AM
Too, too cute! It sure must have confused him to be on the "wrong" side of the closed gate. Dexter, you made my heart laugh.....and it needed it.
Posted by: Kathleen Rivard | June 22, 2011 at 10:41 AM
He's so cute!! and Doxies always prefer carpet to outside...its in their nature! Came across your site and blog recently, and its become my new favorite!! Love what you guys do - your are truly special people!
Posted by: melanie | June 22, 2011 at 10:34 AM
What an adorable face!!
Steve,
Will you explain the logistics of the "dog wing" and the "people wing"?
Do the dogs just use the "dog wing" to sleep? Seems like they may have trained you and Alayne to rethink that idea.
Posted by: Chloe | June 22, 2011 at 10:09 AM
Oh Dexter reminds me of little Bailey.....Im still so sad about him :(
Posted by: Cheryl Turner | June 22, 2011 at 09:59 AM
HA!! I'm up here and you're not and I am where the carpet is and I have to tinkle. Forget about me will ya!! But on the other hand...I am the only one up here and I would really rather be WITH you and can you please come get me?? Please?
(96 and HUMID here, "feels like" temps in the low 100's, icky, sticky)
Posted by: Anne in FL | June 22, 2011 at 09:11 AM
After the recent loss so nice to see my favorite Mr. D
Posted by: gayle | June 22, 2011 at 08:55 AM
I'm curious... What do you think he was saying? :) :)
Posted by: Mauro Salles | June 22, 2011 at 02:05 AM
Dexter is a trip! That cute face sticking through the slat of the gate is adorable. What a character he is!
Your summer solstice sounded wonderful. We broke a record high of 102...and that was without the heat index! Climate change at its best :)
Posted by: Ann | June 22, 2011 at 01:09 AM
He is "Dexter the Dickens" after all.......
Posted by: Marla from Kansas City | June 21, 2011 at 09:34 PM
So kinda you snooze you lose, Dexter! Too funny!
Posted by: Linda | June 21, 2011 at 07:10 PM
Don't worry little Dexter. Mommy and Daddy will be rescuing you shortly. In the meantime, go ahead and make use of that soft absorbent carpet!!! (just kidding). What a cute little guy.
Posted by: Penny | June 21, 2011 at 06:56 PM