On Wednesday, September 27, a dog mom shared a hilarious video of her Dachshund named Ollie. The clip shows this pup is totally captivated by a game on his mom’s iPad, but his new obsession might do some damage to his mom’s wallet.
The footage was posted on TikTok user @carma634’s account and has gone viral for this Dachshund’s drastic reaction to the iPad game. People simply can’t stop watching the video!
@carma634 I’m going to need a new ipad #jollydog #whathaveidone
Wow, Ollie is not holding back at all! The iPad screen showed some cartoon critters scurrying across the image, prompting Ollie to lunge at them. Each time a critter appeared on the screen, this little Dachshund put all of his energy into jumping on top of them, repeatedly banging his paws and nails against the iPad. While he is having a grand time, this is a hobby that might require a few trips to the Apple store!
We can hardly blame Ollie for his dedication to this game, though. Dachshunds were purposefully bred to be exceptional hunters of small game, so this pup is only channeling his instincts.
Their elongated bodies and short legs make them well-suited for navigating tight burrows and tunnels where critters like badgers, rabbits, and rodents hide. Furthermore, their keen sense of smell and tenacious spirit made them excellent at tracking and capturing these elusive prey.
Today, while Dachshunds are beloved as companion animals, their hunting heritage remains an intrinsic part of their character, evident in their curiosity determination, and love of chasing critters!
Aside from this iPad game, there are other ways to satisfy a Dachshund’s natural hunting instincts. First, you can set up a backyard treasure hunt by hiding treats or toys in different spots and encouraging your dachshund to use their keen sense of smell to find them. Alternatively, take your Dachshund on scent-tracking adventures in safe, open areas, allowing them to follow interesting scents and explore their surroundings.
If Ollie continues to play this game on his mom’s iPad, we might recommend she invest in a warranty plan for this device. We aren’t psychic, but we see a shattered screen in their future!