07-07-2025
Puppy Gets Ready for Cycling Adventure With Owner, Viewers Obsessed
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In a viral TikTok video, an enthusiastic mini dachshund puppy can't hide his excitement about going on his first ever cycling ride with his owner, and internet users can't cope with the heartwarming footage.
The clip, shared on Thursday under the username @thehotdogernie, shows the 12-week-old wiener from Germany, Ernie, dragging his carrier around the living room before going on a bike ride with his owner.
As they ride through green fields and countryside roads, stopping for a quick walk in the grass, the pup sits right up on his carrier, enjoying the wind blowing through his ears. "First cycling tour," reads the caption.
While they are great couch pups, dachshunds still need a minimum of an hour exercise every day, or half an hour if you have a miniature variety.
Dachshunds have a very playful nature, and are therefore great entertainers. They are also very sociable and don't do well on their own. Instead, they prefer having someone by their side all the time to play with.
While they are indeed loving and loyal to their families, they also have an independent side to them when it comes to training, and are most suited for experienced owners who are used to the breed's unique quirks.
The best way to train a dachshund is with positive reinforcement starting at an early age, according to U.K.-based veterinary charity, The People's Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA).
With this type of training, you focus on rewarding the progress that you pup makes, ignoring any bad behaviors. You can read more about the best way to train your pup here.
A stock image shows a miniature dachshund puppy out at the park.
A stock image shows a miniature dachshund puppy out at the park.
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The video quickly went viral on social media and it has so far received over 248,200 views and 38,100 likes.
One user, Claudine Cooke, commented: "I thought you were about to lift off when I saw those adorable little ears flapping in the air."
Elle said: "It's the flying ears for me. Cuteness overload. My heart."
Ac_lem added: "Hi vet here, it's actually really dangerous because with the wind, he might thinks he's an airplane and [take off]."
Newsweek reached out to @thehotdogernie for comment via TikTok comments. We could not verify the details of the case.
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