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Hysterics at Way Dachshund Ignores Owner's Attempts To Help Him
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A dachshund in Orange County, California, has amused viewers on TikTok after hilariously rejecting his owner's careful efforts to protect his health—with the clip racking up over 1.6 million views.
The video, posted on April 28 by dog's owner @alyssaamartinezzz, captured the small dog energetically leaping on and off a couch, completely ignoring a set of soft stairs placed beside it for his sensitive back's safety.
The short clip, which has been liked more than 241,000 times, shows his owner attempting to lure him up the stairs with a treat, only for the dachshund to spring past them entirely, to the visible—and lighthearted—frustration of his human companions.
"I love my son but damn he's gonna be expensive," read the caption beneath the clip, while an overlaid text added: "POV: [Point of view] You're trying to save his back but he doesn't care cause he ain't paying for it."
The viral moment has tapped into a familiar concern among many dachshund owners.
Due to their long backs and short legs, dachshunds are genetically prone to intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), a spinal condition that can cause pain, mobility issues, and, in severe cases, paralysis. The breed's spinal vulnerability means that repeated jumping—especially from high furniture—can pose a significant health risk.
A 2025 research paper published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association noted that dachshunds have a higher prevalence of IVDD than other breeds. Sausage-dog owners are often advised to use ramps or stairs to minimize strain on their pets' spine and to discourage ambitious jumping and climbing behaviors.
But, as the video shows, not every dog is eager to cooperate.
The candid scene has left viewers on TikTok in stitches, with hundreds writing about the dog's bold refusal to be helped.
"He wants IVDD so bad," one viewer said, while another added: "My dogs IVDD surgery was $19,000 due to complications, keep training!"
"No one cares less about their back than a dachshund," a third viewer shared.
"This my dog [for real] like bro you are 12," one comment read. "You need to take it easy."
"They jump so good too," another added. "Like how the heck are you so good at jumping but your back is prone to IVDD."
Newsweek reached out to @alyssaamartinezzz for more information via TikTok.
Stock image: A long-haired red-shaded dachshund prepares to leap off a couch.
Stock image: A long-haired red-shaded dachshund prepares to leap off a couch.
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