Dachshund Tries to Hide From Bath Time, and Nobody Has the Heart to Tell Him
For me, one of life's greatest mysteries will be my dog's love/hate relationship with water. She will be the first to jump into a sprinkler or a kiddie pool in the backyard on a hot day, but the second she realizes it's bath time, suddenly water is her greatest fear and she is out of there.
When it comes to a true dislike of bath time, though, she's in good company... but I will admit she's never gone to the (adorable) lengths to avoid it the way the Dachshund in the TikTok video below does.
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Honu is hiding, but there's just one problem: This dog is the farthest thing from a hide and seek champion.
He might think that he's totally hidden behind the curtains, but clearly, this isn't his best work. Fortunately, it sounds like his mom is totally willing to play along (and so are the commenters on this video who are all acting like he's invisible).
There's a good chance that this hiding spot wasn't enough to get him out of taking a bath, but he definitely gets credit for trying.
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How to Ease Bath Time for Your Pup
There are plenty of dogs out there who simply cannot find any joy in splashing in the tub, but that doesn't mean it needs to be a miserable experience for them (or you) every time they need to get clean.
If there doesn't appear to be a clear reason why your dog has developed this aversion to bath time, there are a few things that you can try to make dog baths more pleasant for everyone involved, as animal welfare expert Cathy Rosenthal pointed out on her website:
- Make sure there's something in the tub to keep their paws from slipping around, like a no-slip mat or even a towel they can stand on
- Dilute their soap, which can still get them clean without taking forever to rinse out, making the bath take longer than it needs to
- Place cotton balls in their ears while washing their head to keep water from running in
- Avoid too much splashing, which can be stressful for some dogs
- And of course, offer plenty of treats. A lick mat in the tub can also work wonders
I'm sending you all the good bath vibes for next time around. It can be total chaos, but it's worth getting our furry BFFs clean.
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This story was originally published June 1, 2026 at 11:30 AM.