Tiny Dog Can't Contain Excitement at Realizing Where She's Going—'Grandma'
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Hearts have melted at a dog's sheer joy at realizing she was going on vacation—to grandma's house.
Dani and her fiancée, Tyler, own 7-year-old toy Australian shepherd, Chloe, who Dani proudly described as her "soul dog."
As a young couple, Dani and Tyler enjoy traveling when they get the chance. For some dog owners, this can cause guilt or stress when it comes to figuring out what their pet is going to do when they're gone.
But luckily for Dani, Tyler and Chloe, it's Dani's mom, Cindy, to the rescue.
Chloe "loves going to grandma's house in Idaho, especially because she lives on a big farm with horses, cows, cats, and other dogs," Cindy told Newsweek.
As a miniature Australian shepherd, it's no wonder Chloe loves the farm: Aussies were bred to be herding dogs, and toy versions are still bright, motivated workers, with a particular affinity for horses, according to the American Kennel Club (AKC).
"She is very spoiled when she's there," Dani admitted, but said the biggest part of her joy is that Chloe "loves being on the farm."
A recent video posted to Dani's TikTok account, @danilyndesign, on August 13, showed just how excited Chloe is to go to grandma's "massive farm," as she realized what was happening when they drove to their designated "drop off spot."
Chloe gets excited when she realizes they're at their usual drop-off spot.
Chloe gets excited when she realizes they're at their usual drop-off spot.
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"I live in Salt Lake and my mom lives in southern Idaho, so we meet about halfway," Dani explained to Newsweek. "My dog knows exactly what is happening as soon as we get off the exit."
And sure enough, the video shows Chloe whimpering, jumping and licking her lips in excitement as they pull in to their usual drop-off spot, the tiny dog walking back and forth across her owner's laps to get a better view of grandma's car.
When they park right next to Cindy's car and Chloe gets a full view of her face, the tiny dog loses it completely, the whimpering becoming full-on whines and barks, her entire body moving from the force of her wagging tail.
Cindy gets out of the car, and her daughter doesn't even waste time opening her own door—she simply winds the window down, and Chloe jumps out of the window and right into grandma's arms.
Chloe jumps right into grandma Cindy's arms.
Chloe jumps right into grandma Cindy's arms.
TikTok @danilyndesign
"As soon as I ask if she wants to go to the farm with grandma she starts spinning in a circle and barking," Dani told Newsweek. "It makes me feel better about being away, knowing it's a vacation for both of us!"
TikTok users adored the video, awarding it more than 23,000 views, as one commenter pointed out "the lil jump with no hesitation," and another loved "the full body wag."
"Grandma knows the drill," another laughed, adding that it "melted my heart."
"I love this so much! And she jumped in her arms! So much trust," another wrote.
And one joked Chloe was saying: "Thanks for bringing me, you can leave now."
Dani told Newsweek: "I'm glad Chloe brought as much joy to people as she brings to me every day."
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