A ten-year-old dachshund named Beca has melted hearts online after strolling her way into viral fame on TikTok.
The short clip has melted hearts as the senior pup showed off her peculiar walking preference to over 15 million viewers since being posted earlier this week.
In the video, she was delicately navigating a slim strip of smooth path in her backyard, carefully sidestepping the surrounding cobblestones. Posted by a friend of Beca’s owner, @mariamnlv, who goes by Mariam on TikTok, she wrote: “She only walks on the little path. I’m crying.”
As the moment gained more attention, people flooded the comments with affection. “Doggo has lil sensory needs,” one viewer, Ren, wrote. While another chimed in: “Don’t like them cobbles on the beans!”
Even brands joined the chorus. Walmart declared, “We love a delicate little lady,” while fashion retailer Princess Polly added: “The perfect size path and all.” And LidlGB quipped: “She’s just a Lidl baby.”
Referencing the viral meme, Burger King Deutschland said: “MY SHAYLA,” and
TULA skincare commented, alongside a nail varnish emoji: “It’s her little runway.”
One viewer summed it up: “Not to be dramatic but I would die for her.” Another dachshund parent shared that their pup followed snow-covered routes from memory—”She was a little OCD, but we loved her.”
And responding to comments the stones hurt Beca’s feet, Mariam confirmed: “The pebbles don’t hurt…”
When it comes to walking dogs, most paths are fine for dogs’ paws, although there are some surfaces that should be avoided by owners.
Hot sidewalks, asphalt and artificial grass can also pose a risk in warm weather, even when the air temperature feels comfortable. For example, at just 77degrees Fahrenheit, asphalt can reach 125 degrees Fahrenheit, which is hot enough to burn a dog’s paws within a minute.
At the other end of the spectrum, icy or slippery paths can be dangerous and uncomfortable too. Ice can cause slips and prolonged exposure to cold surfaces can lead to discomfort and even ice burn.
It is also a good idea to avoid paths with broken or too much uneven surface, and off-road walking along nature trails can lead to other hazards. Snakes, poisonous plants and ticks can all hide in wild areas and pose a risk to pets.
This isn’t the first time dogs have gone viral on a narrow path. In 2023 two Corgis left people in stitches when they refused to let a narrow path stop them from their adventure.
In a post on TIkTok, Finn and Fry managed to figure out how to continue walking side-by-side despite the narrow path on their hike in California.
Newsweek reached out to @mariamnlv via TikTok for comment.
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