The Mixed Breed File
For the one and only. Built on how dogs learn, not on a label. And no, he isn't stubborn.
Nobody handed you the manual. Here it is.
If you've ever felt guilty, embarrassed at the park, or just plain tired: it's not you. This is the manual, written for your mixed breed.
Inside the file
Inside the file
Inside the file
Inside the fileReal pages from the Dachshund File, our first. Every breed file follows the same plan.
- Why he does it: what your breed was bred for, and why humans call it "stubborn."
- The 7 behaviors that drive humans crazy, with first aid you can start this week.
- A 7-day start plan, 10 minutes a day, plus a 30-day plan.
- When to see your vet, and printables for the fridge.
- 83 published sources, all listed at the back of the Dachshund File.
- 42 pages to print, plus a big-type edition for your phone.
- Reward-based only, the way veterinary behavior experts recommend: never a shock, prong or choke collar.
Sources include the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior, the ASPCA, the American Kennel Club and Cornell's veterinary college. They don't endorse Dr. Noodle: we read them, so you don't have to.
What's inside
- The patient fileWhat your breed was originally bred to do, and why humans call it "stubborn".
- The breed's brainNose, bark, energy, independence: what your dog is built to care about.
- The 7 behaviors that drive humans crazyWhy each one happens, what to do first, and when to call a pro.
- Needs by agePuppy, teenager, adult, senior: what changes, and what to watch.
- Enrichment for your breedGames and jobs that use what your dog was built for.
- When to see your vetThe red flags for your breed and how urgent each one is (signs to watch, never medical advice).
- Gear: yes and noWhat helps, and the tools we never use (no shock, prong or choke).
- A 7-day start plan10 minutes a day, plus a bonus 30-day plan.
- PrintablesA progress tracker, a body-language cheat sheet, and house rules for the fridge.
- Every sourceThe published guidance behind every tip, listed at the back.
The Good Boy Guarantee
If the file doesn't help you understand your dog, email us within 30 days and you get every cent back, with no explanation needed.
Pre-orders are also refunded automatically if your file isn't delivered within 7 days. You don't have to ask.
Questions
Is Dr. Noodle a real vet?
No. He is a cartoon dachshund. The files are educational, based on published reward-based guidance, and they are not veterinary advice. If your dog has bitten, growls, seems in pain, or changed suddenly, see your vet or a certified behavior professional first.
What is a pre-order?
Your breed's file is being written. You pay today and it arrives by email within 7 days. If it doesn't, you're refunded automatically, in full. You don't have to ask.
My dog is a mix.
Take the Mixed Breed file: it is built on how every dog learns, with a guide to reading your own dog. Or pick the breed that is most of your dog.
Is there a subscription?
No. One payment, and the file is yours. No renewals, ever.
Do you use punishment?
No. Reward-based methods only. No shock, prong or choke collars, no sprays, no yelling. That is also what veterinary behavior experts recommend.
What will my card statement say?
LINK.COM* followed by our name. Link is Stripe's checkout, which sells the file on our behalf and handles tax, receipts and payment support.
How do I read it?
You get two PDFs: a phone edition with big type, and a print edition (US Letter) with the printables.