Man Leaves To Go On Bike Ride, But His Sneaky Mini Dachshund Has Other Plans
Dachshunds generally have long bodies and short legs, but it's their sharp minds that leave the biggest mark. They approach challenges like puzzles, trying one solution after another until something works. That persistence can be frustrating, especially during training sessions, yet it's also what makes the breed so entertaining to live with.
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The unique personality traits of dachshunds shine through in these everyday battles of will, as cleverness and determination come together in surprising ways. They are small dogs with a knack for trying, and succeeding, at getting their way. Owen, a miniature dachshund with a growing TikTok following, demonstrates this perfectly. His dad only wanted to head out for a bike ride, but Owen decided to change the plan. Rather than stepping aside, he jumped in with a series of antics that made the ride impossible to start. In true dachshund fashion, after a few belly rubs, Owen gladly grinned at the camera.
Why our dogs don't want us to leave
Dogs often react strongly to the signs that their favorite human is about to leave, whether that's the sound of keys or the sight of certain shoes. Watching Owen stretch out in front of the door invites the bigger question: are these antics just clever attention-seeking, or do they show something deeper? Some behaviors, like waiting by the door or pawing for extra scratches, line up closely with the signs that your dog misses you when you're gone.
A 2011 study in Applied Animal Behavior Science found that dogs don't track hours the way people do, but they do respond differently depending on how long they're left alone. Longer absences led to bigger bursts of excitement when owners returned, suggesting dogs sense duration through routine cues rather than clock time. The study also found that heart rates climb when a reunion happens, and changes in routine can spark stress behaviors such as whining or pacing. Some dogs even make tearful sounds, reinforcing the idea that dogs cry because they miss you.
Short separations can feel just as weighty to a dog as long ones in some cases. A quick bike ride, a work shift, or a trip to the store may all read the same in their world: a break in connection. That helps explain why Owen rolled out his best tricks to keep his dad home — and to score a few extra belly rubs.