Jeannie Varnuska
ABOUT
About Jeannie Varnuska
I was raised on a farm and had as pets everything from goats, chickens, lambs, hurt birds, dogs, and cats. I worked for Los Angeles Unified School District for 25 years working with Kindergarten to Junior High School. So many times I heard children say “I’m not good at that.” and it broke my heart.
I got Diesel to love and give back to our community by training him to sit on the floor of libraries and schools to encourage children to READ. Not to me but a very nonjudgmental long eared Basset Hound. We went to a Basset Hound event and that’s when I discovered Diesel as hard as he tries can’t or won’t HOWL. He’s so good at putting the children at ease when they read to him, stroking his long ears, or just stroking his fur. Does it really matter he can’t howl? His work is so much more important.
Hi I'm Diesel
A Basset Hound
The Basset Hound, originally bred in France as a hunting companion, is a medium-sized hound dog with a long, low body and short legs. They are known for their distinctive features, including their long, droopy ears, wrinkled foreheads, and sad-looking eyes. These gentle and affectionate dogs make great family pets. They are also relatively low-maintenance, requiring only moderate exercise.
Basset Hounds are known for their laid-back personalities. They are not as active as some other breeds, but they do require regular exercise. A daily walk or hike is sufficient to keep this pup healthy and happy. As a hound dog, they are also known for their stubbornness. Like other hound dogs, they can be difficult to train, but with patience and consistency, they can learn basic commands.