Thinking her dog would be safely in his crate, an owner discovered he had escaped, and what he did with his freedom left viewers in stitches.
Many pet parents opt to crate-train their dogs, which gives them a sense of security and a place to rest and relax. It also minimizes the chances of your dog being destructive while you're out of the house.
But sometimes, dogs are sneaky and pull off Houdini-like escapes from their locked crates. You'd expect that if they escaped, the entire house would be destroyed. However, TikTok user @bvally1's rescue dog, Goose, decided to capitalize on the empty house and take some much-needed "me time."
After checking in on the pet camera that overlooked the living room, the owner realized Goose managed to escape his locked crate. However, he didn't do a good job hiding where he went because the camera showed him relaxing on the couch.
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In the November 19 video, the owner starts speaking to Goose through the pet camera, which he acknowledges by sniffing the camera and listening to her. But a side eye later, he returns to watching his television show.
One cannot blame him for moving to the couch. His crate isn't located in the best TV viewing position.
It's unsurprising that Goose was invested in the particular show playing, considering dogs were on the screen. According to a Hill's Pet article, dogs can see specific colors and hear sounds on TV and are attracted to the movement. They can also respond to these cues.
TV time is fine on occasion, especially if your dog is home alone and experiences separation anxiety. Continuously playing the TV stimulates your dog's mind and can also help ward off boredom, keeping it happiest and relaxed.
The hilarious TikTok video quickly amassed over 982,800 views, 209,900 likes and 425 comments as of Monday.
"He gave you an eyebrow raise after the first sniff," a viewer pointed out.
Others wrote what Goose was likely thinking, which included "Fluff off I'm watching," or "Ma'am focus on bringing home the kibble."
Someone commented: "Looks like he doesn't need to be caged. What a good boy." The owner responded that this good behavior was "just for the camera." Otherwise, he tends to eat the drywall.
Newsweek reached out to @bvally1 via TikTok for additional comment.