A woman captured the moment she realized she wasn’t alone while trying on clothes.
The video quickly went viral, amassing 5.4 million views in three days. However, all is not as it seems in the January 26 clip, captioned, “Be aware of your surroundings, always.”
The text over the clip explains, “I caught this creep peeping on me while trying on clothes,” but she isn’t talking about a human. It is an adorable dog named Fig.
Toward the end of the video shared to @figthecav, the brown King Charles Cavalier Spaniel is seen poking his head under the wooden door. If that wasn’t cute enough, he’s also wearing a knitted sweater.
The footage has been a hit online, with many users commenting on how the video initially misled them before revealing the nosy parker’s identity.
The top comment, with 118,000 likes, reads: “my face,” followed by a series of emoji ranging from angry to in love.
“I was genuinely scared it was gonna be an actual creep!” said one user, while another commented, “The only acceptable ‘creep’ in a dressing room.”
“The eye contact…he’s not even trying to hide it!” said a fourth, and a fifth joked, “I hope you called Paw Patrol!”
For dog owners, this scene may not come as a surprise, as dogs are often known to follow their humans. The American Kennel Club (AKC) has provided some insight into why this happens.
The behavior stems from their natural instincts, pack mentality, and a few other factors. Dogs that stick close to their owners are often referred to as “Velcro dogs” because of their strong desire to stay by their side. However, clingy behavior can sometimes lead to separation anxiety, where a dog experiences sadness when apart from its owner.
Stock image of a person changing in a fitting room.
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While “Velcro dogs” and dogs with separation anxiety share a dislike for being away from their owners, the key difference lies in anxiety. Velcro dogs simply enjoy staying close, while dogs with separation anxiety experience genuine panic when left alone.
Although Velcro dogs are more prone to developing separation anxiety, it’s not a guaranteed outcome. Owners are advised to address clingy behavior early on to prevent it from escalating into a more serious issue where the dog struggles to function without constant companionship.
Newsweek has previously shared five top tips to reduce separation anxiety for canines.
Newsweek reached out to @figthecav for comment. We could not verify the details of the case.
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