A recent trend has taken over the internet as owners share what they wish they could tell the birth parents of their pets, and many haven't held back.
In the January 1 video posted to the TikTok account @lenny_the_sausage, the owner zoomed in on the Dachshund, Lenny, who was rolling on the floor with a toy. He seems calm and innocent, but what people can't tell from the clip is that this tiny pup packs a punch with his barks, a frustrating trait this owner learned the hard way.
Jumping on the TikTok trend, the owner passed along a message that they "hope his birth mother knows" about his behavior. Lenny has grown into a nonstop barker. He will bark at people he has never met before, not as a defense mechanism, but rather to get them to pet him.
The owner told Newsweek via TikTok that he has always been the barking type. He "wants to be stroked by every human and play with every dog." And these barks are his demands to get what he wants.
Wanting Lenny's mom to realize what he has grown into, the caption says that he is "the most attention-seeking little boy."
As tiny as Dachshunds are, they know how to use their voice. Originally bred as hunting dogs, they used their big bark to help flush out badgers from their burrows, according to an article from Dogster. Because of this, Dachshunds have a much louder and bigger bark than other dogs of a similar stature.
While there might be some reason behind the barks, owners can become frustrated from the excessiveness or when it happens at inappropriate times. Through training and patience, owners can work on correcting the inappropriate barking behavior.
Specifically with Dachshunds, the Dogster article recommends making sure that your dog is tired. These small canines are very active and need daily exercise and mental stimulation; without it, they might be barking out of boredom or attention.
Sometimes, Dachshunds will bark because they are overstimulated. Try providing the breed with a calmer and more soothing environment. Try pinpointing the bark if it is due to stress and anxiety. The Dogster article suggested crate training as a way to provide Dachshunds with a safe space.
Finally, start training them to stop barking by using a command. When they are not barking, give a command such as "quiet" and provide a click and treat. Repeat it throughout the day for them to make the connection that they receive the treat when behaving correctly. However, be prepared for daily practice; it requires time and patience.
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