A man who has gone viral for watching his dachshund while he wears an inflatable sausage dog costume has explained why he does it.
Dog videos have long been one of the internet’s favorite genres, especially when it comes to dachshunds. The mischievous sausage dogs are always up to something and can be the source of big joy.
However, Rich Luchford – who is known as Undercover Daschund on social media – has taken things up a level. The Canadian, who is based in Whitby, Oshawa, has been going viral for walking his dog, Mia, while wearing an inflatable dachshund costume.
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Luchford regularly posts videos from his own perspective, but is regularly snapped by passersby as well, leading to plenty of laughs.
The roofer admitted that he wasn’t expecting it to “blow up to something like this,” but is just trying to spread some joy during his dog walks.
“People kind of look at me like ‘what is this?’ and other people are smiling and I point at them and say that’s what it’s all about, that smile,” he told CTV News. “I’ve had people scream, stop, say ‘oh my gosh!’ and then drive off.”
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Luchford was even recognized by the mayor of Whitby for “bringing cheer and happiness to the community.”
It’s not something he just does on special occasions, either, as his daily dog walks mean wearing the suit. He also wants to start a ‘Wiener Dog Wednesday’ event where other dachshund owners can walk with him. However, they don’t have to wear costumes as well.
Luchford’s wife and daughter have also spoken about getting a second dog. Of course, it would be a dachshund.
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“If I could make some money at this and quit my job and stay home with two dachshunds, I will definitely get two dachshunds,” he added.
He also has goals of appearing at a Toronto Blue Jays game with Mia, so that she can run the bases.