Dachshund's Parents Go To Hilarious Lengths To Distract Her During A Paw Pad Trim
Some pet owners will do just about anything for their beloved fur babies. Need proof? A TikTok video that's been viewed more than 2 million times and racked up over 434,000 likes shows Frankie the dachshund getting her paw pads trimmed at home. One person holds the tiny dog while two others distract her in the most entertaining way possible: clapping, running a vacuum, singing repeatedly "Frankie, who wants a cookie?" and keeping the beat by stomping on a squeaky toy.
@mini.frankie.leigh She did indeed get lots of cookies for being the best little girl 🐾🦴#minidachshund #doggrooming #diy #happypuppy
"The squeak toy stomp & vacuum combo is killing meeeeee," one viewer wrote. Another added, "I love whatever is wrong with y'all." Several people wanted to know how the trio of animal lovers discovered that this particular combination of over-the-top distractions is most effective at keeping Frankie calm during grooming sessions. Others joked about loving the made-up song, with one saying, "This just went triple platinum in my household," and another demanding, "We need a remix asap."
Distracting a dog during grooming
One viewer of the TikTok video expressed confusion over paw pads being trimmed instead of nails. Another viewer explained, "Paw pads. You have to trim the hair in between so they don't get infections." If the fur between the paw pads gets too long, it can become matted, collect debris, or cause the dog to lose traction on smooth surfaces.
Whether you need to groom your dog for summer or groom your dog for winter, you may wish to let the pros handle the daunting task. It turns out that vet techs and professional dog groomers sometimes use distraction tactics similar to those employed by Frankie's owners. "This is hilarious [because] I work at a pet salon and will do WILD things to distract dogs that don't like nail trims lol," one person commented on the video. Another shared, "Ever wonder what happens in the back? It's me inserting your pet's name in my favorite songs."
If you're trying to save money on dog grooming by doing it yourself, be sure to wear out your pupper beforehand with vigorous exercise, and reward your pet afterward with a high-value treat. Also consider mimicking Frankie's owners and coming up with some noisy sounds and chaotic movements that work to distract your pampered pooch during the grooming process. One of the viewers of the TikTok video mentioned their own dachshund and asked, "Do you guys do house calls? Maybe we can get my dog to let me cut his nails lol 😅."