Anyone who has ever had a dog knows that leaving them home alone can sometimes end in a little bit of mayhem. It is practically part of the deal.
Sometimes dogs get into trouble because they are nervous, and other times it is simply their playful curiosity getting the better of them. Even when they probably know their little stunt is not going to earn them praise, plenty of pups just cannot help themselves.
As frustrating as those moments can feel at first, they often turn into stories that are far more funny than upsetting.
That was exactly what happened to Alexis Orlopp, a Wisconsin woman who found out just how much mischief her Dachshund could create during one very short time away.
Ten Minutes Of Trouble
Alexis had purchased a small set of dog stairs so her pup, Lambo, could safely get onto the couch.
At first, everything went according to plan. Lambo used them confidently, and Alexis felt good about her decision. But the peace didn’t last.
One afternoon, she stepped out for around ten minutes. When she returned, the living room looked different, and not in a good way.
Lambo had torn part of the steps to shreds and sat beside the wreckage with the classic guilty look every dog owner knows.
It didn’t take long for Alexis to figure out who was responsible. She jokingly said her dog had been busy with some “arts and crafts” while she was gone.
Wanting to share the absurd moment, she grabbed her phone and recorded the aftermath, capturing her pup’s handiwork for proof.
The Internet Reacts with Laughter
Alexis later uploaded the short clip to TikTok, not expecting much attention. To her surprise, it quickly spread and gathered plenty of amused comments.
One viewer wrote: “It’s always the trembles when they KNOW they did something wrong.”
Dogs, of course, don’t stop to consider consequences before they act. They simply dive into mischief and face the results later.
Another person added: “Dachshunds will do anything to not use stairs to get up and down from furniture. Including eating the stairs.”
That observation fits Lambo perfectly, as he seems to prefer destruction over practicality.
Someone else chimed in: “He’s like I told you I wasn’t going to use those! They are for little dogs and I’m a big dog.”
Maybe that’s his way of asserting independence. Either way, the video brought plenty of laughter and reminded everyone that pets have an unmatched talent for turning everyday moments into pure comedy.