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Newsweek
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Why Golden Retriever Is Dragging Sibling Across Back Yard Delights Viewers
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A TikTok video of two golden retriever siblings squabbling in a sunlit backyard has left viewers on the platform laughing hysterically, while capturing the essence of life with the famously good-natured breed. The clip, posted by the pets' owner under @alongwithallie, has amassed more than 701,000 views and 95,000 likes since it was first shared on May 27, sparking amused responses from dog lovers around the world. Viewers were able to see a scene familiar to many pet owners: a quiet backyard, bright spring light, and two golden retrievers in the middle of what could loosely be described as "playful combat." In this case, one of the retrievers—a 2-year-old—decisively drags the other, a 5-year-old, by the snout. Despite the forceful move, both dogs remain relatively relaxed, showing clear comfort in their sibling dynamic. Golden retrievers, one of the most popular breeds in the U.S., are often known for their patience, friendliness and exuberance. But owners of multiple goldens often note that the dynamic between siblings—or even unrelated dogs living under the same roof—can be both affectionate and unruly. As the viral clip demonstrates, play between dogs can sometimes resemble a scuffle more than a snuggle. "This pretty much sums up life with two golden retrievers," an overlaid text on the video read. The post's caption added an extra layer of humor: "The 2-year-old dragging the 5-year-old sounds about right." That simple line has struck a chord with TikTok users. More than 400 comments have rolled in from pet owners identifying with the scene, sharing their own tales of canine chaos and sibling rivalries among their pets. Some marveled at the tolerance of the older dog, others at the brazen confidence of the younger. But nearly all agreed on one thing—the video is hilarious. "This is 100 percent two of mine," one viewer said. "One loves to be dragged." "One with a bunch of energy and the other is lazy playing," another added. "I got three of them [they are] a trip together," a third viewer shared. "The one on the left is working smarter not harder," another said. "They are so passive aggressively passive," another viewer commented. "The sweetest breed ever." "I know 5-year-old golden fights for his life everyday," another said. "Omg that is hilarious," another added. "So cute! I've seen my [golden] drag my 125 lb Bernese mountain dog like that!" Newsweek reached out to @alongwithallie for more information via TikTok, email and Instagram. Two golden retriever dogs walk along a pavement. Two golden retriever dogs walk along a pavement. Getty Images Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Newsweek
21-05-2025
- Science
- Newsweek
Woman Tells Cockapoo He's in Charge of Other Pets, Then She Checks Dog Cam
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A South Carolina cockapoo named Ollie has earned praise on social media after taking it upon himself to keep order in the house when his mom is out. In a viral TikTok video shared on Sunday under the username @ Ollie can be seen sitting up on the couch, attentively watching over his two Bernese mountain dog friends, ensuring that they don't break any rules while mom is gone. "Every time we leave the dogs together I say 'Ollie you're in charge," and I just found out he takes that very seriously," reads layover text in the clip. A caption says: "Keeping the big dogs in line." Judging by this clip, Ollie definitely understood what his owner asked of him, and did his best to not disappoint her. But how much human language can dogs actually understand? The American Kennel Club said that, while dogs are able to learn words and distinguish them, they don't really focus on the phonetic details the same way humans do, and so similar-sounding words may sound the same to them. A study by Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary observed dogs' cognitive responses to familiar words, similar sounding words, and nonsense words, and found that while they were able to distinguish between familiar words and nonsense words, similar words didn't seem to make much of a difference to them. For example words like "sit," and "sid" tend to get the same reaction. However, just because they don't make this distinction, it doesn't mean that they can't, it's probably because they don't think it's important. Some dogs, especially Border collies, are able to learn more complex words, that don't necessarily need to be commands, like names of specific toys. A screenshot of the viral video shows Ollie watching over his bigger brothers. A screenshot of the viral video shows Ollie watching over his bigger brothers. @ The video quickly went viral on social media and has so far received over 665,500 views and more than 220,200 likes on the platform. One user, Kylie, said in the comments: "I love seeing how deeply dogs understand what we're saying." Caroline Valade wrote: "Doing the lifeguard scanning method and everything." Another user, Maggieandmartha added: "When I worked in dog day care, I'd do this with some dogs and they'd always do something like this lol. Dogs love a job." Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Calgary Herald
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
Poetry for the stars: Calgary's TikTok poet Josie Balka has some very famous fans
Article content Jennifer Aniston and Drew Barrymore recently paid homage to their pet dogs on Instagram. Article content The two celebs have often been public in their fondness for their canine family members, so the playful tributes are not unexpected. What was unexpected, however, was that both used the as-yet-unpublished poem by Calgarian Josie Balka as the soundtrack for their Instagram reels. Balka wrote the poem as an ode to Ronin, her Bernese mountain dog, and made a video performing it, which she posted on social media. It is an earnest and affectionate piece that has her listing the various ways a pet dog makes its presence known in a household and its owner's life. Article content Article content Balka began posting her poetry on TikTok and Instagram in 2023, hunkering down in a dark soundproof closet to make the recordings before releasing them to social media and letting the algorhythms do their mysterious work. So far, her work has attracted 851,700 followers on TikTok and 704,000 on Instagram. A reel of her performing I Can't Remember Anyone at a Public Pool, which underlines the notion that 'you will be remembered for the way that you are, not the way that you look,' has been viewed more than 12 million times. Being a viral sensation led to interest from a literary agent and then a book deal with Simon Element, an imprint of Simon & Schuster. Her debut collection, I Hope You Remember: Poems on Loving, Longing and Living, was released this week. Article content Article content Barrymore used another one of Balka's poems – this one about self-acceptance – for another Instagram reel and sent the poet a message praising her 'way with words.' Paris Hilton used one of her poems to back an Instagram tribute to her husband, Carter Reum, on his birthday. Article content Article content Love is Blind star Taylor Hastings used some of Balka's love poetry in an Instagram post. Paralympic swimming champ Jessica Long posted a video on TikTok set to Balka reading I Can't Remember Anyone at a Public Pool. 'I just couldn't believe it,' says Balka in an interview with Postmedia. 'When things like that happen, I'm blown away because it's always people I've admired for such a long time. It's just crazy how social media works, how these things can find people without me having to ask them to listen.' Article content Of course, it's not just famous people who have discovered Balka's work. The poems in I Hope You Remember have a universality that appeals to those who may otherwise avoid poetry. During her recent sold-out appearance for Wordfest, Balka was approached by several women who were moved by poems about her mother and the difficulties of being a long-distance daughter. (Balka lives in Calgary and her mother is in Toronto.) Article content Some Calgarians will already be familiar with Balka's voice. She co-hosts the weekday radio show Mornings with Gregg and Josie on Country 105 from 6 to 10 a.m. and hosts the poetry-based podcast The Breakdown with Josie Balka, which describes her as being 'known for posting really sad poetry from inside of a dark closet.'
USA Today
09-05-2025
- USA Today
Bodycam captures dramatic police rescue of Bernese mountain dog
Bodycam captures dramatic police rescue of Bernese mountain dog Show Caption Hide Caption Bodycam captures dramatic police rescue of Bernese mountain dog Police rescue a trapped Bernese Mountain dog at Chinese Reconciliation Park in Tacoma, Washington, and reunite it with its owners. Scared, shivering, and alone, a Bernese Mountain dog was trapped in some rocks by the water, unable to free itself at the Chinese Reconciliation Park in Tacoma, Washington. When a passerby spotted the dog, they called Tacoma police to the rescue. The first few attempts to free the dog failed, then the rescuers cleverly used a tarp to hoist the frightened animal to safety. After giving the pooch a few goodbye pets, the officers brought it to the Humane Society for care. With the help of some dedicated officers, the pup's rocky ordeal luckily ended in a tail-wagging reunion with its owners. Humankind is your go-to spot for good news! Click here to submit your uplifting, cute, or inspiring video moments for us to feature. Also, click here to subscribe to our newsletter, bringing our top stories of the week straight to your inbox.
Extra.ie
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Extra.ie
Padraig Harrington announces tragic passing of beloved family dog
Padraig Harrington has announced the tragic passing of his beloved family dog, Setanta. Padraig and his family brought Setanta home following the passing of their beloved dog, Wilson, to keep their other Bernese Rio company. Sharing adorable photos of Setanta to share the heartbreaking news, including of Setanta in an Ireland rugby jersey, Padraig wrote that the beloved pup had an adverse reaction to anaesthesia. 'A sad day for my family,' Padraig wrote. 'Tragically we lost Setanta to an adverse reaction to an anaesthetic.' People were heartbroken for Padraig and his family, with one commenting 'So sorry to hear this Padraig. We had a similar experience with our Bernese a few years ago. The grief of losing a treasured family pet is real, don't let anyone tell you otherwise.' 'Agh no.. so sorry guys, what a beautiful dog and family member,' another wrote. 'We will all miss him here on socials. RIP Setanta.' Padraig Harrington's dog Setanta at the Prom-Am prior to the Horizon Irish Open at The K Club in 2023. Pic:The hall of fame golfer finished the Masters with a +5, as fellow Irishman Rory McIlroy finally complete the one major that eluded him for years; becoming the sixth golfer ever to complete the career grand slam. Bryson DeChambeau, who finished the tournament in fifth place, previously spoke about how Rory didn't speak to him at all on the final day of the tournament — with Padraig criticising Bryson's 'bizarre change' during the third hole of the tournament, sliding out of the tournament in horrendous fashion. 'What was he thinking on the third hole? Bryson has made his game by being a long hitter,' Padraig said at the time. 'He stands up on the third hole with a one-shot lead, possibly can drive the green, he lays up makes bogey; Rory drives it, hits driver up to the near the edge of the green and makes his birdie.' Padraig Harrington walks with his dogs, Wilson and Setanta on the 10th hole during the Irish Open Pro-Am at The K Club in 2023. Pic:'It was the most bizarre change of personality I've ever seen in the game of golf right there in that moment…it was beyond bizarre what he did off the tee, for him in his personality. He didn't hit a shot afterwards. 'He has different skills but his ego has gone down this road of being a long hitter and he had a chance right there on the third hole, stand up there, burst one down there, it's a big enough area and he just gave all the momentum back to Rory.'
