Mini Dachshund Puppy Runs With Her Little Legs As Soon As She Hears Her Name
One of the sweetest moments after getting a new puppy is when they recognize their own name, often eagerly running toward you when they finally make the connection. Those enthusiastic sprints can be moments of sheer cuteness, especially when it's caught on camera and involves an adorable mini dachshund puppy!
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The sweet TikTok video of the pint-sized pup sprinting with her compact legs as soon as she hears her name is captioned, "pov: you just figured out your name is Ruby." As her dog mom sits on the floor and calls her name, mini Ruby comes enthusiastically skip-hopping from the other room as fast as her little legs can carry her, running right up to her human in a moment of pure joy for everyone involved.
"Look at her wittle run," one person headed to the comments to say, with another adding, "and the little jumping at the end😭." Meanwhile, one commenter summed up watching this video perfectly: "I can't stop watching, it's as if I'm the one Ruby's coming to." We hear you and couldn't agree more!
How to teach a pet their name
Teaching a new pet his or her name should feel like a fun, natural game, not a training session. Every time they hear their name, make sure something good follows, whether it's a tasty treat, a loving pat, or even just some enthusiastic praise — and never underestimate using their name to call them for dinner time!
When it comes to training dogs and puppies, it's good to start casually practicing in a room that's quiet with few distractions. Say your pup's name in a cheerful voice, then reward them the moment they acknowledge you. Once they seem to be getting the hang of step one, wait until they're looking away before calling their name as step two. When they respond, once again celebrate with praise and a reward. After they've mastered those steps, you can take things out into the rest of the world and see how it goes.
In general, always keep your tone upbeat and avoid just repeating their name over and over. Saving their name for positive moments helps build a strong bond, making it much more likely they'll come running whenever you call! If you need more tips on training, here are some do's and don'ts of using treats as positive reinforcement, and how to train a dog who isn't motivated by food.