A video of a goldendoodle struggling to grasp the concept of his new toy has left the internet in hysterics.
The viral TikTok clip shared by owner Brenda Darghali shows her dog Teddy, holding a vibrating ball in his mouth. Darghali can be heard saying, “you’re supposed to put it on the floor and let it bounce.”
Teddy, however, has chosen to keep it in his mouth, causing his head to shake uncontrollably while the ball supposedly bounces. The footage captioned, “Teddy didn’t quite understand the concept,” has been a huge hit online and received more than 16.3 million views since it was posted on November 17.
The goldendoodle dog is a cross between a poodle and a golden retriever and tends to exhibit the best traits of both parent breeds. Hill’s Pet Nutrition says goldendoodles are intelligent dogs that require at least 30 minutes of play time per day. The American pet food company adds that the breed can get bored easily and an array of activities are necessary to ensure that goldendoodles stay out of trouble.
PDSA Vet Lynne James previously told Newsweek about the types of toys a dog will love the most. Owners may be surprised to discover that colors are important when it comes to selecting toys for their pets. Dogs can see only blue, yellow and some orange shades clearly. James added that owners should check the materials of toys prior to purchasing, as well as ensuring they are non-toxic and cannot be easily swallowed. Newsweek has shared an article highlighting the toys that you should avoid buying at a pet store.
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The ball seen in the viral video is an interactive toy that provides hours of entertainment for dogs. It is an automatic moving toy that allows the animal to play without the help of a human. However, it looks like Teddy still needs extra assistance as he is struggling to understand how it works.
So far, the video shared to @brenda_mashd has racked up more than 2.3 million likes and over 7,000 comments.
One comment with over 136,000 likes read: “Maybe he likes how it tickles his brain.”
“He’s gonna have a concussion,” another posted.
A third commented: “He’s a golden doodle, he is never going to let [go] of his emotional support ball.”
“Teddy turned into a bobble head,” read another comment.
It isn’t uncommon for dogs to become attached to their toys or stuffed animals. A pet behaviorist told Newsweek why canines walk around with a toy in their mouth.
Newsweek reached out to @brenda_mashd for comment. We could not verify the details of the case.
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