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Why does my dachshund run and hide under the bed after playing?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund miniature | Female | unspayed | 10 months and 6 days old | 10 lbs

Why does much dachshund run and hide under the bed? She is being good and playing and then next I look over and she is gone.

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 28th, 2017

Hi there and thank you for using Pet Coach to address your concern. She may be hiding due to pain. If she injured her back or something else she may be cowering from discomfort. I would recommend monitoring her for the next 2-3 days, allow her to rest and not play hard. If she continues to cower and hide, then I would recommend having a veterinarian take a look at her to help better determine what could be going on. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions!

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