Dachshund Puppy Playfully 'Terrorizes' Cat Sibling To Avoid Going Outside In The Cold

There's the age-old idiom about "fighting like cats and dogs" that always makes people assume the two species won't get along. Sometimes they do, like these cats and dogs living in harmony. But often, there's some truth to the saying when it comes to living in an interspecies household — just take this TikTok family who recorded their dog chasing after their cat because the kitty was sitting on the pup's potty pad, and the pooch wasn't having going outside in the cold that day! 

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There's a little weenie in the cold joke here somewhere. #longhairedminidachshund #catanddog

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Set to some silly music, we meet Sprout, the 4-month-old dachshund who's refusing to go outside in 2 degrees Fahrenheit weather, instead choosing to "terrorize" his sibling cat when he realizes it's sitting on his indoor potty spot. The joke's on Sprout, who started the kerfuffle, when the cat comes out swinging, easily chasing the doxie away after a few rounds of no-contact circling on the pup's part. "Ours is refusing to go out too," noted one commenter after watching the video. In the end, at least the pooch was able to lure the cat off the pee pad!

Some dogs live for Arctic-level temps, like these breeds that thrive in cold weather, while others will sometimes outright refuse to set foot outside in the winter, especially in the snow. If you have one of those dogs who won't budge when it isn't nice out, getting them to brave the elements is all about making the experience as comfortable and rewarding as possible.

Things to try include keeping potty breaks short and focused — get them outside, have them do their business, and head back in as soon as they're done. When it snows, shovel a clear path to a patch of grass or dirt so your pooch doesn't have to struggle, or set up an outdoor potty area on the porch or an outside space that's adjacent to the door. You may have to take them out more often during these times, but putting a two-minute cap on the outdoor adventure can be an effective management tool in freezing temps.

For dogs that get cold easily, including small breeds under 10 pounds and senior dogs, putting on a coat or sweater can make a big difference, while protecting their paws from ice and salt with booties could also be helpful, if they'll tolerate them. Last but not least, making every successful potty break a positive experience by consistently rewarding your furry friend immediately after the deed is done can help encourage your pup to still go outside even when they really don't want to.