Hysterics at How Labrador Helps With Household Chores: 'Domesticated'

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3 days ago

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A Labrador retriever pitching in with household chores has wowed Instagram users and gone viral for his quiet commitment to clean laundry.
Kayleigh Brown (@kayleighelizabrown_x) shared a video of her black Labrador, Eddie Moose, helping out with laundry duties. The video has since amassed over 566,000 likes and almost 6 million views on the platform.
"How our black labrador helps with the household jobs." reads the on-screen text. In the caption, Brown adds: "Eddie Moose."
The short clip shows Brown collecting dry clothes from an outdoor dryer, folding them, and placing them gently on her dog's head. Eddie, cool and collected, doesn't bat an eyelid—patiently balancing the laundry as if he were a four-legged basket.
A follow-up video captured Eddie staying committed to his role. He perches patiently next to Brown, still balancing the folded clothes on his head, as she calmly puts them away into a cupboard. Brown then kisses Eddie's cheek to thank him for his hard work.
Drying laundry outside, as shown in the video, isn't just good for adorable content. WashTower says that outdoor drying can reduce energy bills, avoid mold and damp buildup, and keep fabrics fresher for longer. It is a practical and eco-friendly method—especially when you have a loyal helper like Eddie.
As for his breed, black Labradors are known for their intelligence, trainability, and loyal nature. The Labrador Site says that they are often praised for being gentle, eager to please, and great with families—traits Eddie clearly demonstrates in full.
Stock image: A black Labrador looks out toward laundry hanging outside.
Stock image: A black Labrador looks out toward laundry hanging outside.
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Instagram users quickly flooded the comments with admiration, jokes, and envy.
"Can I borrow him?" one user asked.
"I WORK LIKE A DOG, DAY AND NIGHT," posted another.
"How much his salary per hour?" Nurul asked.
"He earns his keep," said Stacey.
"I'm going to show this video to my dog," another wrote.
"Personal butler SIR ALFRED THE BLACK LAB," one user added.
"Hope he is well paid for his services," said another viewer.
"He identifies as a laundry basket," someone else commented.
"The shadow of his tail wagging," another user posted.
"Where do I get one of these types of labradors??" asked Laura.
Newsweek reached out to @kayleighelizabrown_x/ for comment via Instagram. We could not verify the details of the case.
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