Did you know dachshunds are really great at singing? It came as a huge surprise to my momma, that’s for sure! When you move to a new place it can be rough to really get comfortable. I’ve been in my home now for almost a year, and only recently did I let my momma in on a little secret. I’m a music nut. I LOVE watching music videos on phones and riding around in the car just listening to some tunes. My favorites are the oldies (from the ’60’s) and Taylor Swift. What can I say, her music just makes me howl! Here’s a picture of me where I like to sing and enjoy music the most – in the car!

It all started by mistake. Momma was yodeling to get Tad Cooper’s attention (as usual some squirrel was mocking him and he was having a barking fit) and I decided I’d join in. Momma stopped mid yodel and started laughing! I thought that was a little rude. My yodel was spot on, but hers really needed some work. I wasn’t laughing at her singing.  Anyway, she gave me a cookie to make up for her rudeness and we started singing again.

Since then momma and I like to sing together. Tad Cooper really doesn’t get what’s so great about singing and hasn’t joined in yet. Personally, I think he’s just a little shy. I’m sure someday he’s going to join us. He already hopped on the bandwagon for the Dachshund Emergency Alert System that I suggested. We both make sure momma hears the the tornado siren when they run tests. Neither one of us wants to get blown away by a tornado! But anyway, back to singing. Someday the spirit will move him and he just won’t be able to resist belting out a tune!

Until then I’m OK with singing on my own (or with momma). I’m working on recording some of my sweet singing – I’ll let you know when it’s ready!