Woman Comes Home, Can't Believe How She Finds Dog: 'Never Worked Out How'

Newsweek

18-07-2025

Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.
Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content.
When Sydney's owner returned home, they weren't greeted with the usual wagging tail. Instead, they found him in an unexpected predicament—tangled in a floor-length curtain.
In a video on TikTok with thousands of views, user @sydney_hallie1 shared the moment they got home to find rescue Labrador Sydney in the hilarious predicament.
"Syds magic trick.. still never worked out how he managed to do this!" the caption said. Wrapped in the drapes, Sydney didn't look too concerned, although clearly needed some help to get free.
"A good magician never reveals," quipped commenter Stephen J King on TikTok. While viewer Pezzeroo said: "How is that curtain rail still on the wall? My Lab would be dragging it around the house."
Another user, Jedz, summed up pet ownership and wrote: "Never a dull moment."
How Long Can You Leave a Dog Alone?
When it comes to leaving dogs alone at home, experts say adult dogs (1-7) years can generally be left for 4-8 hours. Beyond 8 hours can cause increased risk of anxiety or accidents.
Puppies under six months shouldn't be left for more than 2-3 hours, and the same applies for senior dogs or dogs with specific medical needs.
When leaving a dog alone, it always important to ensure they will be safe. Removing potentially dangerous items from reach, or using a crate while out, is a good idea to keep your dog safe.
A screenshot from the video of Sydney who found himself tied in the curtain.
A screenshot from the video of Sydney who found himself tied in the curtain.
@sydney_hallie1/TikTok
Sydney was just fine after his curtain "trick," but his antics delighted the internet. In the video, the dog alongside Sydney, named Hallie, was in a crate while the owners were out, and one commenter joked: "Maybe he was the one who should be caged."
Some owners opt for the use of pet cams while they're out and about, and these can often offer hilarious insight to what pets get up to while their owners are away.
One owner shared how they left their puppy Pickle home alone and checked the camera footage, only to see that he simply waits patiently, staring at the door.
While other dogs have been caught on camera thinking they're home alone, when in fact her dad was just next door. In the video, the cavalier King Charles left people in stitches with her dramatic howls.
Newsweek reached out to @sydney_hallie1 via TikTok for comment.
Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to [e-mail] with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.