Dog Owner Watches Pet Cam, Can't Believe What They Witness on Stairs

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2 days ago

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Pet cams capture all kinds of amusing moments—from dog's barking when they're alone, to sprawling out on the sofa when they think nobody's watching. But it's the hilarious footage of an English bulldog stumbling over on the steps that's got the internet in hysterics.
The video was shared on TikTok by Dana Spensley (@danaspensley) showing her dog, named Louie, hopping down the stairs before fumbling on the last step. As he missed his footing, the bulldog slipped down the final step and rolled onto the ground in dramatic fashion.
Thankfully, Louie wasn't hurt and tried to style it out immediately. He rolled onto his back momentarily before eventually standing back up and continuing with what he intended to do.
Internet users can't get enough of the hilarious video however, and it's gone viral in just a matter of days. The TikTok video has already generated over 3.4 million views and more than 584,700 likes on TikTok at the time of writing.
A stock image of a bulldog lying flat on its back with its paws in the air.
A stock image of a bulldog lying flat on its back with its paws in the air.Newsweek has contacted Spensley via Instagram for comment. We could not verify the details of the video.
Standing up to 15 inches tall and weighing up to 50 pounds, bull dogs aren't typically the most energetic or athletic dogs. Their makeup as a flat-faced breed and their sensitivity to heat can also make breathing difficult at times, meaning exercise is an added challenge.
But it's important to keep English bulldogs active and prevent any unnecessary weight gain. They don't need a significant amount of exercise but keeping them active every day is certainly beneficial.
Just like Louie, many dogs can have difficulty going up and down stairs—especially breeds with long spines (such as corgis or dachshunds). Fortunately, there are many things that owners can do to help improve their ability, such as installing stair runners, ramps, or increase the visibility.
In some cases, it may be best to avoid the stairs altogether or to carry the dog up and down when possible.
While it might have been a rather embarrassing moment for Louie, the internet has come through to defend him. Indeed, many commenters have hailed the genius way he styled out the fall and pretended like nothing happened.
Louie has become quite the online sensation, leading to more than 1,600 comments on the TikTok video so far.
One comment reads: "I don't know what u all seeing that was no mistake that was the perfect roll."
Another TikTok user wrote: "at least he played it off."
Another person added: "No one around, and he still looks embarrassed."
While one commenter joked: "10/10 perfect dismount."
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