Dachshund Desperately Waiting 'In Line' To Greet Owner After Work Delights

Newsweek

06-05-2025

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A dachshund has delighted viewers on Instagram by taking the saying, good things come to those who wait, to heart, after waiting patiently in line behind their canine sibling to greet their owner.
The viral moment had been captured by the dachshund duo's owners, Nick and Jina, and shared to the platform under @thedachshunds.fam on March 9. The short video showed one half of the New Jersey couple, Nick, arriving home and immediately scooping up Amber, their 9-month-old miniature dachshund, who enthusiastically showered him with kisses.
As she wriggled with joy in his arms, a second miniature dachshund, Wilbert—just 5-months-old—was filmed waiting patiently in the background, held in Jina's arms. The post has since drawn over 334,000 likes, sparking laughter on Instagram where viewers were charmed by the clip's pure-hearted hilarity.
"It means so much to us that this little moment resonated with so many people online," Jina, who would prefer to keep her full identity private, told Newsweek. "We are touched by the love, laughs, and heartwarming comments the video has received."
Viewers watched as Nick lovingly set Amber down to reach for Wilbert, who practically melted into his embrace, emitting what Jina described as his signature squeaky "happy noises."
From left: Nick hugs his dachshund Wilbert in a viral Instagram video; and Wilbert with his canine sibling, Amber, sitting outdoors.
From left: Nick hugs his dachshund Wilbert in a viral Instagram video; and Wilbert with his canine sibling, Amber, sitting outdoors.
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An overlaid text on the video added more context: "When you have to wait in line to greet your dad coming home from work."
For the recently-engaged Gen Z couple, the clip captures one of their most treasured daily rituals.
"It is one of our favorite parts of the day—coming home to our pups," Jina, who lives in New Jersey, said. "No matter how long or tiring the day has been, they make the moment we walk through the door feel like a celebration."
Despite how adorable as their queuing system appears, it is also part of a well-practiced strategy. In their small, narrow entryway, the overwhelming excitement of two dachshunds leaping up and down together can easily result in what the couple affectionately refer to as "happy pee."
In an effort to curb the chaos, Jina and Nick started having Amber and Wilbert greet them one at a time—and it has since worked. Jina said that the pair "did great," when they were first introduced to waiting in line and have since got used to the rule.
She added that the dachshund duo have bought "endless affection and energy" into their lives with their loyal and quirky personalities.
"Wilbert's vocal joy is completely heart-melting and always brings a smile to our faces," she said.
While the viral video only shows a fleeting moment, the couple said their doggy greetings often go on for 10 minutes or more—an extended, joyous reunion at the end of every day. Plenty of viewers online shared that they could relate to the enthusiastic welcome Nick received.
"The best dogs and the best sounds," one viewer said, while another added: "This is the stuff that keeps me going."
"I have to wait in line when my husband comes home," another commented. "Molly will push her way through to make sure she's first!"
The post's popularity has only added to the joy the canine duo bring their owners. For Jina and Nick, who started documenting their dogs' antics simply to share a little happiness online, the positive response has been unexpected and moving.
"It is amazing how something so simple can brighten someone else's day—and we are grateful to be part of that," Jina said.
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