The arrival of a baby is an upheaval for everyone, including dogs who see their daily lives changed and their little habits shaken up. This Dachshund has developed a particular skill for theft, and steals objects belonging to the baby: toys, changing table, baby carrier, everything goes, and always in a good mood.
Repeat thief
A video published on TikTok (@madsdavis_) relayed by Pet Parade highlights all the fantasies of Dachshund. He takes turns grabbing the baby's toys, his play mat, lifting the changing mat and even climbing onto a shelf to grab a blanket with his muzzle.
The tone of the video is humorous, accompanied by the text: “His new full-time job: stealing the baby’s things”. The dog seems to be having fun and never being bored, even if it wasn't quite what his humans expected.
“It’s not theft”
In the comments, Internet users put forward different arguments, but all agree that these acts do not hide any malice. The boundless energy of Dachshund is highlighted, and this is not an isolated case according to Internet users who give us similar testimonies.
Furthermore, others point out that baby toys can look like dog toys, so it is likely that the dog is confused and manifests itself by grabbing these new objects.
The novelty of the arrival of this new member of the family can also be a notable change for this Dachshund who expresses himself by acting in this way.
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How can we explain the dog's tendency to steal objects from a newborn?
The reasons can be numerous, but here are a few ideas:
- He soaks up the baby's scent which is stimulating for him
- He seeks the attention of his humans who have to take care of the baby
- He shows that he is part of the family and wants to integrate into this new family dynamic
- He appreciates the texture of the baby's objects
- He feels some stress