A video of a dog appearing annoyed by its new canine housemate has gone viral on TikTok.
The clip was posted by @sssnowak and has had over 653,000 views since it was first shared on August 28. A caption shared with the post reads: Meeting your new roommate.”
The footage shows a golden retriever lying on the floor, while a puppy attempts to cuddle up next to the dog.
At one point, the older dog appears to show a grimace on his face, exposing its teeth, and giving the pup a side eye as it continues to roll around on the floor.
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Contrary to the unfriendly dynamic portrayed in the latest clip, “dogs can form relationships of comparable qualities with both humans and other dogs” and “these relationships vary along multiple components across different partners,” according to a March 2019 study in Scientific Reports.
Even dogs and cats can make peace with each other in the same household. The pair are often considered “mortal enemies,” according to an August 2020 study in the peer-reviewed journal PLOS One. Yet an increasing number of dogs and cats have been living under the same roof and “most cohabitations are peaceful,” the study noted.
“It is true that they speak different languages, but they seem to understand each other well and interpret each other’s approaches in the right way,” the study said.
How To Introduce Dogs to Each Other
In an article for VCA, the animal hospital chain, veterinarians Ryan Llera and Lynn Buzhardt wrote: “Most dogs will welcome a new sibling, but it is not always smooth sailing.”
The existing dog will face many changes when a new pup joins the household and may feel a bit displaced. “He may not like sharing his territory, toys, food, resting places, or humans,” they wrote.
The veterinarians suggested it’s best to introduce the two dogs on “neutral ground,” meaning a place that is new to both pets, to avoid territorial aggression.
“Have a friend or family member bring the current dog to a quiet park or green space while you bring along the new dog. Take each dog on a short walk and meet at a designated spot,” Llera and Buzhardt advised.
‘Reached Maximum Patience Level’
The interaction between the dogs in the latest viral clip has left TikTok users in stitches.
KlHaUr said the golden retriever must have “reached maximum patience level.”
OctoberBaby1218 said: “That dog is looking for space.”
Brittany Brown wrote: “I didn’t even know golden retrievers could make mean faces!”
Animal lover noted: “I don’t think I’ve ever feared a golden until now.”
Newsweek has contacted the original poster for comment via TikTok. This video has not been independently verified.
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