Dogs want nothing more than to be by their owner’s side every second of every day. But, unfortunately, there are times when an owner must leave the house without them.
Unless you have a doggy camera, owners do not see what their sad pups are up to while they’re alone, which could arguably be for the best. Most of the time, dogs will sleep or wait by the door, but one owner who was still at home caught her mastiff having a dramatic meltdown.
In a TikTok clip posted to the account @brindlebearthemastiff, the poor mastiff was sitting on the stairs, thinking he was left home alone. He starts howling. It was his way of getting out his emotions and telling the world his family “abandoned” him.
Little did he know his mom was right upstairs.
The owner filmed herself walking to the top of the stairs to let Bear know she was still home. His reaction is priceless—shocked with immediate tail wags.
Saturday’s TikTok video quickly reached viral status, bringing in over 1.7 million views, 127,400 likes, and nearly 450 comments within the first two days of being posted.
One viewer commented: “Oh…hi mom. Thought you left. Oops.”
Another added: “Dog math says he was very much alone!”
If a dog doesn’t see their owner then yes, they are indeed alone.
Newsweek reached out via TikTok for additional comment.
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Curing Dog Boredom
Any pet parent wishes with their entire being that they could bring their fur babies with them everywhere. But, unfortunately, there are moments the children must stay at home.
Owners should first look for the signs of a bored dog, which most of the time are headaches in your life—chewed furniture and shoes, holes dug in the backyard, or toilet paper ripped to shreds. Because you’re not there to stop them, dogs see these as fun activities to help cure boredom and it is a clear sign of a dog with nothing to do, according to the American Kennel Club.
Signs of boredom can also be seen when owners are home. Dogs might act restless, jump on you, or bark excessively. Owners will want to seek out a vet’s opinion to first rule out separation anxiety as dogs can feel intense distress about being left home alone.
But if separation anxiety has been ruled out, consider exercising your dog before leaving. A tired dog is less likely to be bored or cause chaos in the house. Owners might also consider adding puzzle toys for extra mental stimulation. Other ways to help cure dog boredom include training, socialization, mealtime games, and giving your dog a job.
Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@newsweek.com with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
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