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Oscar Believes That If He Stares Hard Enough, Nobody Will Notice the Remote

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Big, round, innocent eyes are doing their very best work here. A red Dachshund sits on a woven rug, chest puffed out and long ears drooping, gazing straight up as if nothing unusual has happened. Right beside it lies a black TV remote, its corners gnawed and battered, with a few buttons looking a little worse for wear. Sunlight streams across the wooden floor from a nearby window. In the background, a couch draped with a gray throw, a potted plant on a low shelf, and a few pairs of shoes sit in the soft, bright room.

Dachshunds were originally bred to hunt badgers, which helps explain their bold, determined personalities and their love of digging and chewing. They are loyal and affectionate but can be stubborn, so positive, consistent training works best. Their long backs make them prone to spinal problems, so it helps to keep them at a healthy weight and limit jumping off high furniture. As for remotes, they are a surprisingly common chew target because they smell like their people. The batteries inside can be very dangerous if punctured or swallowed, so contact your vet right away if a battery goes missing.

We will call him Oscar, a very dignified name for a very small troublemaker. Oscar clearly believes that if he stares hard enough, nobody will notice the remote. It is not working, but it is wonderful to watch.

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