Sibling rivalry? More like sibling trust. A hilarious TikTok video has gone viral after showing a tiny dachshund puppy flat-out refusing to eat his dinner—unless his much bigger brother gives it the green light first.
Posted by @dinoandluka, the now-viral clip captures the moment the little dachshund turns up his nose at a bowl of kibble. His owner tries coaxing him to eat, but the stubborn pup won’t budge. It’s not until the Great Dane is offered a handful of kibble and gives it a quick taste test that the dachshund finally decides it’s safe to dig in.
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“Imagine having to explain this to a pet sitter…” the text overlay jokes. The caption? “Typical siblings things.” And it couldn’t be more accurate.
The video has racked up over 387,000 views and more than 38,000 likes, with dog owners everywhere chiming in with similar stories of canine copycats.
“My dachshund didn’t want her low-fat food after being diagnosed with pancreatitis,” one user shared. “I had to pretend I was eating it out of a fancy bowl for her to accept it.”
Another wrote, “My Malamute hates bananas, but if you offer one to her brother, suddenly she needs it too. She doesn’t even like them—she just doesn’t want to miss out.”
Turns out, this behavior isn’t just adorable—it’s completely normal. According to VetHelpDirect, younger dogs often mimic their older companions, especially during training or meal routines. Older dogs can help puppies learn everything from house rules to social boundaries, just by example.
So if your new pup’s giving you a hard time at dinner, let the big dog go first. Apparently, a trusted taste-tester is all the reassurance some pups need.
And honestly? We get it. Who wouldn’t want a food taster on standby?