· Zoey the Dachshund · Training and Behavior · 1 min read
Zoey's Separation Anxiety in the Truck
Any dachshund owner knows that look — the one that says you are absolutely, certainly, unforgivably about to abandon them. Zoey throws herself into full separation anxiety mode the moment someone steps out of the truck, even when she's curled up safely on a lap. Watch the video to see how a familiar blanket helps bring her back to calm.
In This Video
- The panic sets in immediately: The moment someone leaves the truck, Zoey starts whining and scrambling — classic dachshund separation anxiety, even though she is still sitting safely on a lap.
- Logic does not apply: She has no interest in the fact that she is not alone. In her mind, one person leaving means everyone is leaving, and that is a catastrophe.
- A blanket to the rescue: Keeping a familiar blanket in the car gives Zoey something comforting to burrow into, which helps dial down the distress and settles her faster than reassurances alone.
- The first few minutes are the hardest: Like many dachshunds, once Zoey accepts the situation she calms right down — the anxiety is loudest in those first moments before she trusts that she has not been abandoned.
- Relatable for any dachshund household: If your dog has ever treated a quick gas-station stop like a permanent goodbye, you already know exactly what Zoey is going through here.
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