Sassy Mini Dachshund Has A Lot To Say When Owner Tells Him No

Mini dachshunds kind of have a reputation for being dramatic. From this mini dachshund belly-flopping into a pool to this one who takes eating to a whole new level, they are known to be both cute and captivating. This sassy mini doxie named Tux from Instagram is no different. Just watch what he has to say when his human tells him no.

"POV: you told your dachshund 'no'," reads the caption, adding, "He really said, 'That's cute, try again🙃.'" Then, you get to see — and hear — the pint-sized pup respond with whining, yips, and maybe even some playful growling before completely looking away in disgust. Talk about theatrical!

Meanwhile, people ran to the comments to say things like: "How can you say no to him though? 🥺" and "Stop saying no to that baby 😂😂😂." We're not sure how things ended, but we're going to assume that "no" became just a suggestion!

Whether dogs understand the word "no" is more than a yes-or-no answer, ironically. While dogs don't necessarily comprehend human language or concepts the way we do, what they do understand is vocal tone, body language, and other cues that humans give off when giving a command. So, they get that you're trying to convey a message, but they may not know what that message is, especially without proper training.

So, instead of just saying "no!", teach them basic action commands like "sit," "stay," and "drop it" that have concrete steps. Also, instead of just "no," redirect your pet to a more appropriate behavior, like getting off the couch and going to its dog bed or guiding it to an appropriate chew toy. Then, when the pup does the command or new, better behavior, reward it with a treat.

Always keep in mind that when dogs do something "bad," they're not usually doing it on purpose and just need proper training, redirection, or just plain patience and understanding. Fitting into our human world can be confusing and tricky, but most dogs are willing to try in order to be loved and cared for. If you need guidance on how to properly train your pup, here's a look at some popular cues that owners sometimes get wrong.