Woman Gets Dog Instead of Baby To Avoid Tantrums—Doesn't Go As Planned

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A woman's attempt to avoid having to deal with temper tantrums failed miserably when she chose to adopt a dog who proved to be just as demanding as a human child, if not worse.
In a viral TikTok video shared on Friday under the username @calei_calei, the Jersey City dog owner writes: "Getting a dog instead of a human baby to avoid a temper tantrums." In the footage, she cuddles her German shepherd, Rusty.
The following shot, however, shows the pup sitting at the back of the car, howling at his owner nonstop, until she gets him what he wants. "My dog every time we pull into Starbucks because he expects a pup cup," the owner continues.
"I should have known a German shepherd always brings the drama," the caption adds.
Pets can experience temper tantrums just like humans, and while they generally are physically not harmful, they can be emotionally overwhelming for both.
Dogs often display frustration when forced to do things they are not up to. Common signs that your pup is having a tantrum include refusing to follow commands, excessive barking, growling, and destructive behaviors such as chewing.
The best way to manage pet tantrums, according to Netmeds, is to allow the episode to run its course. This can help you determine if this behavior is just attention-seeking.
Using familiar commands like "sit" or "settle" can help snap an animal out of an emotional episode. Remaining calm is key, as pets pick up on our emotions and react accordingly.
Stock image: A German shepherd sits in the front of a car with its owner.
Stock image: A German shepherd sits in the front of a car with its owner.
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The video quickly went viral on social media and has so far received over 176,000 views and more than 37,000 likes on the platform.
One user, OdinTheMalinois, commented: "Picked the worst dog if you didn't want tantrums haha. I learned from a young age that my Shepard gets no pup cups or he will bark at the employees til he gets one. Now he has stopped since he knows he gets no more haha."
Lisa Y posted: "You got the wrong breed if you were trying to avoid tantrums. Mine throws a full on hiss fit if she can't get past her brother to go into a room."
Bee added: "Ummm I can honestly say my dog has more temper tantrums than any child I've ever met."
Newsweek reached out to @calei_calei for comment via TikTok comments. We could not verify the details of the case.
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