A video of a dog giving its owner the “silent treatment” after a grooming session at a dog daycare center has gone viral on TikTok.
The video, shared by user @allygarbs, has garnered 575,000 views since it was posted on June 14.
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A message overlaid on the clip reads: “POV [point of view]: When mom drops you off at doggy day care where you think you’re going to play with your friend Moose but a navy seal gets a full body cut from the daycare janitor.” Footage captures the apparently disgruntled reaction of dog. , shown sitting in a car.
A voice is heard in the clip, asking the dog, “Are you mad at me about your haircut? You’re not talking to me?” The puppy turns its head towards the window as the clip ends.
The caption accompanying the post reads: “Silent treatment all the way home.”
Pet grooming is a common practice among dog owners in the US, with many opting for professional services to keep their pets clean and well-groomed. While professional grooming is important for a pet’s health and hygiene, it’s clear that some, like the dog in the viral video, may not always appreciate it.
According to a 2023-2024 survey by the American Pet Products Association (APPA), 66 percent of US households own a pet, amounting to 86.9 million households, including 65.1 million with a dog.
US pet industry sales are expected to reach $150.6 billion by 2024, including $12.9 billion in services such as grooming, training, boarding, insurance, and pet sitting/walking among others even outside of veterinary care.
‘The Betrayal’
TikTok users were amused by the dog’s disapproval of the impromptu grooming session.
MiMiToo said: “I’ve never seen a more definitive ‘I’m not talking to you’.”
Shumeka wrote: “He hates you so much mama.” User heartwinks said: “Ohhhh, the betrayal.”
Brittney Dey noted: “The way he whipped his head he is absolutely not talking to you! How funny dogs have the greatest personalities!”
Quepsi#7 wrote: “Some of these dogs can really handle the attitude.” User jetman2 noted, “I bet his friends are laughing at him for that reaction!”
Newsweek has contacted the original poster for comment via TikTok. This video has not been independently verified.
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