A dog wearing headphones while traveling on a train has proven relatable to many internet users.
A video shared to TikTok account @yomynameisamy by user Amy has gone viral, racking up more than 123,000 likes and 675,000 views in just a few days since being posted on April 21.
In the clip, taken on board a train at Penn Station, New York City, a dog sits hunched over on a seat between what appears to be the owner and a backpack.
And on her head is a pair of large pink headphones.
Amy wrote over the video: “This dog on the train has anxiety so she’s wearing noise-canceling headphones.”
She added: “She is me. I am her.”
Noise-canceling headphones are sometimes worn by people in public to deflect loud noises or to help focus, and may ease anxiety. National Autism Resources notes that many people on the autism spectrum are sound sensitive, and suggests that headphones that muffle sound could be beneficial.
Dogs’ hearing is about four times stronger than humans’, so ear muffs are sometimes used to protect their ears in loud environments which can cause stress or hearing damage, according to the American Kennel Club.
Amy wrote in the caption to her video: “Have u ever seen such a beautiful sight?”
TikTok users flocked to the comments in their droves, as one agreed: “We’re all just girlies literally,” and another said: “Deep inside she’s a little bit of all of us.”
One emotional person wrote: “Not kidding I would take all her anxiety I’m gonna sob now,” while yet another declared: “I would die for her.”
Another said they love people “that take extra care of their pets,” while one described the dog as a “sweet princess” and another as simply a “good girl.”
The passenger noticed the dog wearing headphones and instantly took a video to share it with others.
TikTok @yomynameisamy
Like humans, dogs can suffer from anxiety, with some of the most common causes being fear, separation, and aging. It can affect every dog differently, causing anything from destructive behavior to pacing, restlessness, depression, or even aggression.
Fear-related anxiety can be caused by loud noises, strange people or animals, or new environments, according to the American Kennel Club. Veterinarians can help an owner find the best way to overcome this anxiety, with one training strategy being desensitization: slowly introducing the dog to the source of anxiety in small doses, rewarding positive behavior.
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