Dachshund Proudly Shows Off Big Stick That He Can Barely Get Through The Door

If dog owners wrote down all the silly or peculiar things their pups have done, the list would be a long one. These beloved pets chase their tails, howl at sirens, bury their bones and toys, and sprint across the room when something activates their "zoomies" button. Another classic dog behavior involves fetching and retrieving, but a dachshund named Goose has raised the bar with this common canine behavior. He got ahold of a stick longer than his entire body and brought it to the main entrance of a New York building. His human captured the impressive feat and shared it on TikTok in November of 2025.

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While sporting a black-and-red checkered sweater, Goose confidently struts toward the open door where the doorman greets him. He hesitates to enter at first, realizing he needs to angle his prize a bit to clear the opening. His tactic works, and with the encouragement of his dad and the doorman, he proudly trots into the lobby and heads for the elevators. If you thought you knew all the personality traits of dachshunds, now you can add "great oversized stick retrievers" to the list.

Judging by both the video and the @bigstickgoose handle, this isn't Goose's first stroll through the city with an oversized stick in tow. His dad began posting clips in November 2024, though the collecting likely began before that. Each video captures the same charming view: Goose from behind, confidently marching down a New York City street with an extra-long stick clenched in his mouth. The sticks vary in length and thickness, but they all have one thing in common: they're all longer than Goose.

With all the walking he does throughout the city and his social media presence, he's gained quite the fanbase, both online and in person. Curious passersby sometimes stop and ask if they can film or snap a photo of him with his stick of the day. As of December 2025, he's collected over 20 sticks, which we can only assume end up in a big pile somewhere in his apartment. Time will tell what his tally will be in another year. Keep up the good work, Goose!

Want to read more dachshund stories? Check out this miniature dachshund proudly showing off his fall sweater or this nervous two-legged dachshund making his runway debut, both of which are as adorably impressive as Goose.