While nobody likes to see an upset dog, TikTok users couldn’t help but laugh at the reason for this Black Labrador’s mood.
The TikTok video, which was shared on February 3 and has so far gained over 390,000 views, shows the fed-up dog staring out a window.
The text layered over the video explains why the pup has a long face: “When you’ve had [an] all-inclusive at Nan and Grandad’s all weekend and come back to brown things in your food bowl” referring to kibble.
The dog is notably upset as he sulks on the sofa, seemingly waiting for owner Amy Jones’ (@joneskamy) parents to return for him.
Newsweek has contacted @joneskamy via TikTok for comment.
A screenshot from the viral video showing the dog perching his head on the couch while staring out the window.
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Do Dogs Sulk?
Jones has implied that the dog had an unlimited amount of food that wasn’t his usual dog food at his grandparents. So, of course, he is going to be down in the dumps when he returns back to a bowl full of the “boring brown things” as mentioned in the caption.
But can dogs really sulk? Newsweek reached out to pet expert Axel Lagercrantz to find out.
“Modern science proves dogs feel emotions in a way like a young child,” he said. “As well as sharing the same brain structures that people have that produce emotions, dogs also have the same type of hormone as humans and undergo the same chemical change that people experience when they are in an emotional state.”
According to studies, the American Psychological Association (APA) cited that dogs’ mental abilities are close to those of a human child aged 2 to 2.5 years. Lagercrantz, the CEO of pet rehoming site Pets4Homes, added that dogs experience emotions similar to a young child.
“It’s possible to understand that your dog is capable of emotions such as fear, joy, anger, disgust, and love. Subsequently, your dog is also capable of producing emotional responses to their feelings, including affection or even sulking,” he said. “Although dogs are renowned for being positive, upbeat, and cheery animals, most dogs will go through a ‘down phase’ every now and then.”
Lagercrantz continued: “A change in routine can be a cause of this since dogs thrive on routine and ritual. Dogs are also known to form strong emotional attachments to humans, so they can become sad when separated from the people they enjoy being with.”
According to a May 2023 YouGov poll of 2,000 adults, more than 9 in 10 American pet owners (93 percent) say the pet they are most closely attached to is part of their family, and a similar proportion (95 percent) believe that pets are capable of love.
Judging by the video’s comments section, which is filled with laughing emojis, this applies to extended family members too.
“Grandparents do spoil them,” one TikTok user wrote.
Another jokingly wrote: “Put in a complaint.”
“They all love going to nannies,” a third user commented.
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