Woman Gets Notification From Pet Camera—Can't Cope With What Dog Is Doing
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A video of a golden retriever caught in the act of "truly phenomenal" behavior in its owner's absence has gone viral on TikTok.
The clip was shared by @seoigolden and has amassed over 510,000 views since it was posted on May 22.
The dog in the video is a 2-year-old golden retriever called Seoi, according to the caption shared the post, which is written in French.
The video, which features footage from a home security camera, was captured in Arcachon Bay in the southwest of France, according to the location shared with the post.
French text overlaid on the video translates to: "One day you receive a notification from your camera...and you discover your dog on the table."
The video shows the dog initially laying on a dining table in a living room setting, before it is later seen standing on top of it on all four legs.
The golden retriever later jumps onto the floor and is seen laying still on its back, with its belly exposed and paws in the air. The dog later pokes its face around near the camera before the clip ends.
While the pup may have appeared to be acting sneaky in the viral video, it may have acted the same even in the presence of "watching eyes," according to a January 2020 study.
The study, published in Scientific Reports, explained that people are less "likely to carry out risky behavior in general" when they feel they're being watched. However, "dogs, despite being highly sensitive to human eyes, do not show the watching-eye effect," the study said.
While it may have seemed like the dog was thriving in the absence of its owner and enjoying having the house to itself, our canine companions have a strong attachment to their human parents.
The unique relationship between adult dogs and their owners "bears a remarkable resemblance to an infant attachment bond," explained a May 2013 study published in PLOS One. "Dogs are dependent on human care and their behavior seems specifically geared to engage their owners' care-giving system," the study said.
'Adorable'
Viewers on TikTok were amused by the golden retriever's antics in the viral clip.
Magali Martin191 said: "He's truly phenomenal," while user9255114689381 said the pup is "adorable."
User @lux.witch7 wrote: "He does what he can't do when you're around."
Nelara 🇲🇶 noted the dog must have been saying: "you shouldn't have left me...I only do stupid things...when you're not there."
Tiphbhc wrote: "Well, it's [the floor is] apparently more comfortable than the sofa."
CélineP noted: "He even comes to taunt you in front of the camera."
Newsweek has contacted the original poster for comment via TikTok and email. This video has not been independently verified.
Stock image: A golden retriever laying on the floor of a home.
Stock image: A golden retriever laying on the floor of a home.
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