Jealous Dachshund Adorably Tries To Steal Grandma's Attention Away From New Baby
Dogs experience many of the same emotions that people do, including jealousy. You might have a dog that gives you the side eye when you pet or cuddle with another dog in the home, or even your cat. Some dogs also feel the sting when they see their human showing affection toward another human. This was the case with a long-haired dachshund that was used to being the baby in the home — until an actual baby joined the family. His mom recorded a moment of betrayal involving the two and their grandma and shared it on TikTok in October 2025.
@ravebae1996 When grandma comes over to visit the baby, but you were the first baby and now theres a REAL baby?!? 🤨😤 #dachshund #funnydogvideos #dachshundsoftiktok #funnybabyvideos #fyp
The caption implies that Grandma usually comes over and loves on the dachshund, but in the clip, she's seated and giving all her attention to her newborn granddaughter instead. With his ears pushed back and a confused expression, the dog tolerates the treachery until he can't anymore. He gives Grandma one final "How could you?" look before licking his lips and pawing at her arm, as if to say, "Okay, that's enough. My turn." Jealousy is clearly one of the many personality traits of dachshunds.
"Aww, bless his little heart. He's waiting so patiently for some loving, too!" one viewer commented. "Staring right into grandma's soul at the end," another follower said. While it may seem that the pup isn't thrilled at the idea of having a tiny human in the house, his mom said in a comment that he loves his new baby sister; he just prefers all the affection from Grandma and others to be directed toward him.
Tips for having a baby and dog in the home together
When a new baby arrives, it's normal for a dog to wonder why the new addition is suddenly getting all the attention. The pup might also not be thrilled about getting fewer head scratches and belly rubs and feeling replaced. While a few brief moments of jealousy from a dog might seem cute at first, they could escalate to aggression or resentment in some dogs, depending on the owners' actions. The good news is, you can prevent this by following a few easy tips.
To help keep jealousy at bay, try to maintain as much of your dog's routine as possible, including walks, play sessions, and feeding schedules. It also helps to sprinkle in some extra praise and treats when your four-legged friend behaves calmly around the baby. This can help your pup associate the baby with something positive: food!
As your baby grows and becomes more active, involve your dog where you can. Let it hang out nearby during feedings or story time, even if it's just quietly lying on its bed. If you give your baby a new toy, give your dog one, too, and play with them both at the same time. This helps your dog associate the baby's presence with bonus perks, not competition. And last but not least, when you show your human baby affection, give your canine one some loving, too. After all, your dog was your baby first.