Doggy day cares often send parents photos and videos throughout the day to update them. But one owner told Newsweek how footage received about their vizsla left them slightly embarrassed, when the pee hit the fan.
The vizsla breed is known to be lively and athletic, but they’re also affectionate and gentle, and cunning too, it seems. For Clyde managed to harness technology to show he is top dog at his daycare, making sure everyone knew he was there.
In a recent clip posted to the dog’s Instagram account @clyde.the.vizsla, Clyde’s parents dropped him at daycare, telling him to “make good choices.”
But, later that day, the owners received a video of Clyde marking his territory. Standing next to the fan, he lifted his leg and took care of business. As the text on the video reads: “He did not make good choices.”
Screenshots from a July 26 Instagram video of dog owners sending Vizsla to daycare and receiving a surprising text. The Vizsla wasn’t on his best behavior.
@clyde.the.vizsla/Instagram
“I was horrified but not surprised, was glad they thought it was funny and assured me it happens often,” the owner told Newsweek via Instagram.
Plus, this doggy daycare is used to Clyde and “his many antics.” The daycare will always pull their phones out to capture Clyde’s hilarious moments, the owner shared. This incident, in particular, left them hysterical.
It’s a moment the owners should’ve expected. They shared in the comment section that Clyde has “peed on his friends, in the water dishes, in the kiddie pools.”
Dogs will often urinate on objects, which is known as marking. The American Kennel Club (AKC) said intact males are the most common dogs to mark, but neutered males, like Clyde, will also do it. When a domestic dog marks outside, they send other dogs a message. It’s their way of communicating.
Dogs who mark inside might be doing it to feel more comfortable. They’ll feel more at ease if their surroundings smell like them. However, it can also be a sign of stress and anxiety, according to the AKC.
What Did Viewers Say?
With over 1.5 million views and 51,200 likes on Instagram, viewers couldn’t stop cracking up at Clyde’s antics.
“Bro playing the numbers game lol every dog within a 50-mile radius gonna know he was there lol,” said an Instagram user.
Another added: “He wants to spread his scent!”
Some came to Clyde’s defense: “They would have never know that the fan was also a sprinkler if Clyde hadn’t shown them. Clyde is a good boy. The best boy.”
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