A golden retriever has left the internet in stitches after his owner shared his reaction to her babysitting a puppy without his consent.
The hilarious video, shared on TikTok on Monday under the username @edenharpr, shows the poster cuddling with the puppy on the couch, as her pooch stands seemingly angry at the other end of the room, looking at them with contempt.
“I babysat a puppy and my dog was quite upset with the decision,” reads the layover text displayed on the clip, and a caption shared with the post says: “Not mad just disappointed.”
Stock image of a golden retriever on a couch. A dog owner agreed to babysit a puppy but her golden retriever wasn’t too happy about it.
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Dogs can indeed get jealous, however, they may not experience jealousy the same way humans do. Rover states that anything that impacts their daily routine can make a dog jealous, including a new dog or even a baby.
But how do you know when your dog is feeling jealous? Dog wellness experts at Rover state that there are some very clear signs.
One of these is blocking. “Your dog might try to physically come between you and someone or something they perceive as a threat,” the website states.
The dog may also become more aggressive—growling, barking, lunging, snarling, or biting at whatever they are feeling jealous of. They can also be extra clingy or seek your attention with destructive behaviors.
Moreover, changes in body language can also indicate that your dog is experiencing feelings of jealousy. These include a stiff posture, lowered tail, or flattened ears.
The video quickly went viral on social media, getting viewers from across TikTok. It has so far received over 538,800 views and 78,800 likes on the platform.
One user, RobbieEgan77, commented: “Aww, he doesn’t understand. But that is so dramatic.”
JJ said: “I think it will take a lot of cheese to make up for that disappointment!”
Mariah wrote: “I love how he’s like ‘just to be clear, I will not be assisting with babysitting.”
Brooke added: “I just got a puppy and my dog is pretty mad at me, won’t even give me kisses.”
Alllthenamesaretaken said: “The ‘snuff’ from the big dog is hilarious.”
Newsweek reached out to edenharpr for comment via email. We could not verify the details of the case.
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