Woman Doesn't Open Door for Dog Immediately, Gets 'Dirtiest' Stare

Newsweek

24-06-2025

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A Maltipoo's indignant reaction to his owner's delayed response to his "doorbell" has gone viral on TikTok.
The clip, posted by the pup's owner, captured his hilarious and demanding nature when it comes to being let outside. The video, which has received over 734,000 views, has resonated with countless pet parents who are familiar with their furry friends' unique ways of expressing themselves.
"POV [point of view]: you don't open the door immediately after he rings so you get the dirtiest stare," the owner captioned the video. "He's like 'UMMMM HELLO'. This dog is too much."
The footage first shows the Maltipoo ringing a bell hung on the door, a clear signal that he needs to go outside. When his owner doesn't immediately spring to action, he then sashays around the couch, fixing her with a stare.
The dog's expressive gaze and demeanor struck a chord with TikTok users, many of whom have experienced similar moments of impatience.
"He definitely said, 'Imma count to three and if I don't see legs moving,'" one commenter quipped.
"My Maltipoos do the same thing, except they come to the bottom of the stairs and wait for me to come down while staring at me," another wrote.
The phenomenon of the "judgment stare" was a common theme: "I know exactly what you are talking about," a commenter wrote. "I call it the judgment stare. I have a Maltese. I always joke he stares like, 'You know what I want, we do this everyday, lady.'"
Stock image: A dog waits at a door to be let inside.
Stock image: A dog waits at a door to be let inside.
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Bell Training for Puppies
Teaching dogs to ring a bell to signal their need to go outside is a popular and effective method for improving communication between pets and their owners.
A blog post from the American Kennel Club says this practice "is a simple way to streamline communication with [dogs]."
The AKC notes that while many canines naturally go to the door or bark when they need to go out, introducing a bell or button can help them "clearly tell you what they need and want." This skill is beneficial for dogs of all ages and is particularly useful during potty training for puppies—a process the creator is clearly familiar with.
The AKC outlined a three-step process for teaching a dog to ring a bell by the door: first, introduce the bell and reward their engagement; second, consistently ring the bell yourself each time you take the pup out; and third, wait for the dog to begin ringing the bell on their own, then immediately take them outside with praise. This method focuses on demonstrating the behavior so the dog can make the association and mirror it.
The AKC emphasized that this shared language can "decrease frustration in the home and increase your bond" and also helps dogs communicate with other household members or pet sitters.
The viral video of the Maltipoo illustrates the successful outcome of this type of training, even if it does lead to some stern stares from a very impatient pup.
Newsweek reached out to @jessi.op for comment via TikTok.