There are dramatic dogs, and then there are Dachshunds. And Renny, the reddish long-haired heartbreaker in this viral TikTok, has just claimed his spot in the Canine Academy Awards. The video opens with Renny letting out the most adorably pitiful cry because—brace yourself— he is not currently getting his way. The tragedy. The injustice. The sheer emotional devastation.
His mom is just trying to have a normal day, but Renny has decided it’s time for a performance. He tilts his head back and releases a gentle, slow rolling whimper of a howl that might as well be the soundtrack to every romantic tragedy film ever made. You can practically hear the tiny violins.
Meanwhile, his pup sibling is in the background trying to sleep, but Renny has no regard for nap schedules. Not when the spotlight is on.
And then there’s Mom’s husband, sitting directly behind Remmy, watching this unfold in real time like a man who has survived multiple seasons of The Dachshund Dramas.
He attempts to intervene, calmly but with the weary tone of someone who has tried reasoning with a tiny furry diva many, many times. He reminds Remmy that others in the household are trying to rest, that the world does not revolve around his feelings (though we all know it absolutely does), and that maybe — just maybe — the whimpering could take a short intermission.
Now, I can’t judge. My own dog, Lola—a Heeler/Rat Terrier mix—also has her way of expressing strong emotional needs. But Lola does not whimper sweetly. No. Lola projects her requests like she is trying to reach the mountaintops. She’s bold, direct, and occasionally sounds like she’s scolding me. Yet somehow… it still works every single time. Different technique. Same results.
Every Voice Deserves to Be Heard (Even the Dramatic Ones)
Whether it’s Renny’s soft, tragic violin whimpering or Lola going full “open the fridge or I will call the authorities” voice, one thing is clear: when our pets speak, they mean business. This isn’t just asking for attention — this is emotional expression at its highest form.
These theatrics aren’t manipulation; theyre love.
Very dramatic, slightly unhinged, occasionally Oscar-worthy love.
And honestly? If more humans loved the way our pets do — loudly, shamelessly, and with the confidence of a tiny dog who believes he runs the household — the world would be a much softer place.
Plus, let’s be real: sometimes a good dramatic cry is the correct response.
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This story was originally reported by Parade Pets on Nov 10, 2025, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.