May 19, 2026 at 12:45 am

The Steering Wheel Solo: Why One Dachshund’s Hilarious Response to His Owner’s Absence Had Shoppers Stopping in Their Tracks

by Matthew Gilligan

dog in a car

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If you’ve ever doubted how much dogs love their humans, this video should change your mind in a hurry.

A Dachshund named Otis is the star of a viral video with a text overlay that reads, “When dad leaves the car to go into the store.”

dog in a car

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Otis was in the backseat of the car in a parking lot…

And he was up on his hind legs looking for his papa!

dog in a car

TikTok/@weenieotismo

Otis was clearly anxious about where his dad went!

The video’s caption reads, “I think dad forgot something in the car…”

dog in a car

TikTok/@weenieotismo

Check out the video.

@weenieotismo

I think dad forgot something in the car…. #minidachshund #minidoxie #dachshund

♬ original sound – 🤍

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Now let’s see what viewers had to say about this.

Walmart weighed in!

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This viewer asked a question.

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And this TikTokker nailed it!

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This little fella was looking everywhere for his dad!