{"id":4711,"date":"2026-02-05T13:08:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T13:08:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pe-ts.fun\/?p=4711"},"modified":"2026-02-05T13:08:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T13:08:10","slug":"senior-dachshunds-polite-reaction-to-mom-not-putting-ramp-back-is-too-precious","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pe-ts.fun\/?p=4711","title":{"rendered":"Senior Dachshund&#8217;s Polite Reaction to Mom Not Putting Ramp Back Is Too Precious"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">There must be a universal law that says the older the dog, the sweeter their quiet, gentle, and oh, so polite requests become. Years of begging and getting overly excited are in the past, but these docile sweethearts have their own way of telling us what they need\u2014if we&#8217;re paying attention.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">One senior <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/tag\/dachshund\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Dachshund;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>Dachshund<\/strong><\/a> named Digit is up there in age and couldn&#8217;t be cuter. But when Mom&#8217;s busy cleaning and forgets to put her ramp back where it belongs, imagine this girl&#8217;s confusion as she stands at the top waiting, hoping, and pleading silently for Mom to notice.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Closeup of a Longhaired Dachshund giving the camera side-eye sass.Image via Unsplash\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/oeHFBSFH88jvMtkUVFJzsg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/parade_pets_articles_328\/2430f6960576ec73fa3f63f7e5a22659\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">\n<p>Closeup of a Longhaired Dachshund giving the camera side-eye sass.Image via Unsplash<\/p>\n<p><span>(Image via Unsplash)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">I have a major soft spot for <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/senior-rescue-dachshund-frolicking-with-lemons\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:senior pups;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">senior pups<\/a>, especially when they use their manners the way Digit does. Arguably, Mom had the time to grab her phone and film instead of rushing to put the ramp back, and for that, we&#8217;re grateful! Watch Digit&#8217;s precious reaction!<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">First of all, <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/senior-labrador-shows-off-pajamas-to-repairman\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:those jammies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">those jammies<\/a> only make the short clip more adorable! Second, Digit has a way with her big, pitiful eyes that say everything she&#8217;s feeling on the inside. I&#8217;m about to get in my car and drive straight over to put her ramp back!<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/betrayed-english-bulldog-plots-revenge-after-hearing-mom-make-nail-appointment\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The BETRAYAL;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">The BETRAYAL<\/a> in those eyes,&#8221; one fan pointed out. &#8220;Mother, the stairs. They don\u2019t go anywhere,&#8221; another joked. Another brilliantly added, &#8220;For a second, I thought you had a small podium for your dog to give inspiring speeches,&#8221; and that&#8217;s something I want to see now!<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/senior-dachshund-communicates-through-interpretive-dance\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Related: Senior Dachshund Attempts To Communicate Through 'Interpretive Dance' and It's Too Good;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Related: Senior Dachshund Attempts To Communicate Through &#8216;Interpretive Dance&#8217; and It&#8217;s Too Good<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Digit Is Spreading IVDD Awareness<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">For a little cutie-pie confused about ramps, Digit is doing big things by spreading awareness about her IVDD (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.petmd.com\/dog\/conditions\/neurological\/c_dg_intervertebral_disc_disease\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:intervertebral disc disease;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">intervertebral disc disease<\/a>) journey.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The condition is a spinal disorder that happens when discs between the vertebrae bulge or rupture, which puts pressure on the spinal cord and can be quite painful. Along with that comes a slew of neurological symptoms, with some becoming paralyzed. The disease is common in <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/dachshund-charms-way-out-of-trouble-climbing-table\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Dachshunds;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Dachshunds<\/a> (and other breeds like <strong>Beagles<\/strong>, <strong>Shih-Tzus<\/strong>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/melodramatic-corgis-long-distance-crush-is-straight-from-the-notebook\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Corgis;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>Corgis<\/strong><\/a>) but it can be treated if caught early.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Digit is a warrior who&#8217;s been through a few different therapies, and she&#8217;s doing well. Having a loving home and pup sister Pip for support and comfort helps as much as her trusty ramp to get where she needs to go. Well, as long as Mom puts it back where it belongs!<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a href=\"https:\/\/emojipedia.org\/dog-face\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:\ud83d\udc36;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">\ud83d\udc36<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/newsletters\/parade-pets\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:SIGN UP to get \u201cpawsitivity\u201d delivered right to your inbox with inspiring &amp; entertaining stories about our furry &amp; feathered friends;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>SIGN UP to get \u201cpawsitivity\u201d delivered right to your inbox with inspiring &amp; entertaining stories about our furry &amp; feathered friends<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/emojipedia.org\/paw-prints\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:\ud83d\udc3e\ud83d\udc3e;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">\ud83d\udc3e\ud83d\udc3e<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><i>This story was originally published by <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/senior-dachshunds-reaction-to-ramp-not-put-back\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Parade Pets;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Parade Pets<\/a> on Feb 3, 2026, where it first appeared in the <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Pet News;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Pet News<\/a> section. 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