With a whole new world at the tip of their paws, it’s no wonder puppies are filled with nonstop energy. But sometimes that ball of craziness can be a little too much.
In a TikTok video that was posted Tuesday to the account @agoldennamedhank_, a golden retriever puppy is sitting in front of his owner. The pup just “attacked mom,” the text on the video reads. Well, not fully attack. He was just using his little shark teeth, which any puppy owner knows can hurt.
Playtime was over, and it was time for Hank to calm down.
The owner kept rubbing Hank’s face and went down his back slowly. A look of pure relaxation fell over Hank.
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This clip has proved that the power of touch works. The owner was able to communicate to the little pup that it was time to relax, and the clip quickly gathered the attention of over 5.9 million viewers, with more than 1 million likes.
TikTok users are coming to the pup’s defense, saying he is just a baby who does not know the strength of his tiny teeth.
One person said: “He didn’t mean it.”
Others reacted to the clip personally and have tried their own ways of calming down their puppies.
“Mine would only calm down if I lifted her in my arms and rubbed her belly, otherwise, it was a full land shark,” wrote a viewer.
Newsweek reached out to @agoldennamedhank_ via TikTok for comment.
Dealing With Energetic Dogs
Australian shepherds, border collies and huskies are among the dog breeds with high energy levels, but that doesn’t mean other dogs aren’t lively. In fact, some dog owners are often challenged in managing their overly hyper dogs.
If you feel like you are in that boat, the American Kennel Club first suggests learning your dog’s breed. Once you know about the breed’s history, you might be able to tend to their energetic needs. A simple walk on the leash might not be enough. Consider fetching or running games in a fenced yard or dog park.
Once an owner has met their dog’s active needs, move on to teaching skills such as learning to sit, stay down and stay. These will come in handy when guests come to the house and the dog needs to settle down. A vet checkup wouldn’t hurt either, especially if the dog still seems overactive following the modified exercise plans.
Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to [email protected] with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
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