Dog owners can always count on their furry friend to make a big deal out of their presence. One rescue dog’s way of saying hello has recently gone viral on TikTok.
The hilarious clip shared by owner Stephanie Rue shows the moment she picked her canine up from the groomers on October 26.
The dog’s demeanor instantly changes the moment he sees Rue and he can barely contain his excitement. The leashed dog drags the groomer through the salon and opts against using the door. Instead, he wastes no time and leaps over to say hello to Rue.
During the clip, which has 2.5 million views, Rue sounds shocked as she says: “He’s so crazy, I am so sorry.”
In the background, the pet stylist can be heard saying “I did not expect that,” while the camera mostly records the floor with the dog’s wagging tail in a few shots.
The popular clip has racked up 383,000 likes and left the internet in stitches. But jumping up to greet people can be a behavioral problem, according to the VCA animal hospitals website.
Often dogs may jump up to greet someone and they are rewarded with attention, therefore they will continue to do so. But someone who is afraid of dogs will likely not take too kindly to the greeting. For this reason, this behavior should be curtailed.
The U.S. animal hospitals website advises owners to establish how they’d like their dog to greet people followed by teaching them how to control their excitement. Then ask a friend or family member to participate in the training.
Owners are encouraged to offer a treat before the dog even attempts to jump, then to continue giving it treats while all four paws are firmly on the ground.
The end goal won’t happen overnight and may take a few practice sessions.
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It turns out Rue’s dog isn’t the only one who acts up in public. Many TikTok users have commented on the video posted to @stephanierueee. To watch the video, click here.
One user’s comment said: “Man our dogs are so ghetto. I be like please act normal in public.”
“My dog did this too but she was too short to make it over the barrier. poor thing hit it like a bug on a windshield,” another wrote.
Another comment said: “He was READY TO GO.”
Newsweek reached out to @stephanierueee for comment via TikTok. We could not verify the details of the case.
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