A stubborn sausage dog from Oklahoma, USA, has become an internet sensation after giving his owner the ultimate silent treatment. The one-year-old dachshund, named Bagels, made his desires perfectly clear in the most sulky way possible.
The Great Dachshund Stand-Off
Owner Jennifer West was preparing to leave for the school run when she noticed her pet was in a serious mood. Bagels was lying slumped on the floor, deliberately facing away from her and refusing to respond to his name. Jennifer, puzzled by his behaviour, began calling out a list of his favourite words and activities to try and get his attention.
"I started saying all his favourite words and then I just threw in, ‘Do you want to watch a show about deer?’ as a joke at the end," Jennifer told Newsweek. To her astonishment, that was the magic phrase. The moment Bagels heard the suggestion, he immediately perked up and turned around. It turned out the little dog simply wanted to stay in and watch television rather than go out in the car.
A Viral Sensation Resonates With Dog Lovers
Jennifer posted a short video of the sulky incident online, where it quickly captured the hearts of thousands. The clip has amassed over 75,000 likes and a flood of comments from amused viewers who see their own pets in Bagels's stubborn antics.
One social media user joked, "God forbid a guy has interests." Another shared, "My dog watches Mr Bean EVERY SINGLE DAY. He gets so mad if we put him anything else on." A third summed up the dachshund attitude perfectly: "Listening so closely, just waiting for the right answers. The stubbornness with them is too real."
Thankfully, the story had a happy ending. As Jennifer was running early, the TV-loving pooch got his way and was treated to 15 minutes of his deer documentary before they finally left the house.
Why Are Dogs So Fascinated By Animal TV Programmes?
This amusing story raises a common question for pet owners: why are dogs so drawn to the television? Canines are primarily attracted to fast movement and intriguing sounds. When animals run, bark, or make other noises on screen, it instantly grabs a dog's attention.
Many breeds also possess a strong natural prey drive or herding instinct. Seeing creatures move across the television can trigger these deep-seated instincts, making them curious, excited, or even ready to 'chase'. Furthermore, dogs are social animals by nature, so they may simply be curious about the potential friends or rivals they see on screen.
Bagels's story, which unfolded in late December 2025, is a charming reminder of the unique personalities our pets possess and the creative ways they communicate their very specific wishes.
