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No One Prepared for What Owner Catches Dog Doing in Back Yard: 'Best Life'
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A dog owner has gone viral after revealing what she spotted her dog doing when she looked outside, and the internet is obsessed.
Dog owner Anna Bright shared the hilarious video on TikTok (@annabright65) showing the moment her pup was sunbathing while in absolute snack heaven. But this was no simple dog treat or dried kibble, but rather, a giant tub of Jif peanut butter.
As the camera zooms in on Ava the Labrador, she can be seen laying on her outdoor dog bed, cradling the plastic jar in her paws as she emptied its contents thoroughly.
The caption alongside the clip jokes: "If this isn't her living her best life, I don't know what is."
Social media users can't get enough of the footage, which has gone viral on TikTok with over 7.6 million views and more than 1.1 million likes at the time of writing.
A stock image of a dog licking peanut butter off a stick outside.
A stock image of a dog licking peanut butter off a stick outside.
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Of course, eating can be tiresome, so when Ava's owner called her from afar, the Labrador stopped what she was doing momentarily and feigned sleepiness instead.
The viral video has even captured the attention of the peanut butter brand Jif, who commented on the post: "Live your best life Ava."
It's no secret that many dogs love the taste of peanut butter, and they'd go to great lengths to get their paws on it. Fortunately for them, most peanut butters are indeed safe for dogs to eat (not that they'd mind otherwise).
However, they should not be fed peanut butter that contains xylitol, as this can cause a rapid release of insulin in dogs.
According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), when eaten in moderation, peanut butter can be a good source of protein, healthy fats, vitamins B and E, and niacin. That isn't to say they should indulge in too much though, as this can lead to obesity or other health complications.
As a general rule of thumb, the AKC recommends following the 10 percent rule. This means that treats shouldn't be more than 10 percent of the dog's overall diet.
Nothing was going to get in the way of this dog and her jar of peanut butter, and many social media users have lauded her vibe. This has led to more than 6,700 comments on the hilarious TikTok post so far.
One comment reads: "That girl is clocked out for the day, let her be!"
Another TikTok user wrote: "No point in her dying, she's already in heaven."
Another person joked: "Ummm she's busy and will thank you to leave her alone."
While one commenter replied: "Pure happiness right there."
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