Mini Dachshund Overly Excited to Go to Bed in His Crate Melts Hearts

Between the last-minute zoomies and avoiding bedtime routines, dogs are like kids when nighttime rolls around. They'll do everything in their power to stay up.

A miniature dachshund couldn't wait to go to bed. As soon as his owner opened the door to where the dog crate was located, Truffles knew it was time. He took off running to the doggy crate as fast as his little legs could take him and, without hesitation, hopped in.

The April 17 TikTok video, posted by user @truffletheweenie, quickly melted hearts, reaching over 1.1 million views and 160,100 likes on Tuesday. The caption reads: "Dog training can be hard but the reward is everything."

Clearly, the dog training paid off, as Truffles quickly found his spot in the crate, plopping down on top of his bed of blankets. He rested his head immediately after getting comfortable next to his giant stuffed animal.

Truffles looked as snug as a bug in a rug. If every dog could see the joy of bedtime, there would be a lot fewer owner headaches from training.

Newsweek reached out to the dog's owner, Rob Osborne, via email for additional comment.

"I'd sleep in there as well. Looks so comfy and safe. Home sweet home," commented one viewer.

Another wrote: "Yesss finally a proper video showing how good crate training is. It's like their bedroom and safe space."

Another shared a similar experience with crate training: "My 3-year-old Cavalier King Charles LOVES his crate. He puts himself to bed in there every night. During the day, I'll leave the gate open and he often goes and naps in there. It's his safe space."

Crate Training Benefits

Dog owners have debated whether crate training is worth it. Some say that dogs sleeping in a human's bed gives owners a sense of safety or that the dog's rhythmic breathing helps the owner sleep. Plus, dogs enjoy sleeping with humans for the extra body warmth. But other owners find crate training more beneficial.

The American Kennel Club says crate training can benefit dogs of any age. Puppies instinctively want to keep their bed area clean, so crate training will teach them to hold and strengthen their bladder, leading to fewer accidents. Crate training will also keep pups secure and stop them from potentially destroying the house.

Crate training can also help prevent stress later in a dog's life. For example, when senior dogs have health problems, they'll want to rest more. By having a safe space in a crate, they'll be able to sleep peacefully. Plus, transporting them to vet appointments will be easier.

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