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Newsweek
07-05-2025
- Science
- Newsweek
Massive Caucasian Shepherd Puppy Is Not Aware of His Size in Hilarious Clip
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. In a viral TikTok video, a massive Caucasian shepherd puppy clearly doesn't know his size as he climbs up his auntie's lap, and internet users can't cope with it. "Crouton, baby boy you're bigger than auntie. You're squishing her!" the poster can be heard telling her puppy, in a clip shared on Thursday under the username @caucasiancrouton, as he lies on top of his auntie, covering her up entirely. "My 1-year-old pup harassing his auntie" reads layover text in the clip. A caption adds: "He likes to climb on her, always has." Caucasian shepherds are among the biggest dog breeds recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC). As adults they can reach a height of 23 to 30 inches, and weigh around 99 to 170 pounds. These breeds are a mountain type of dog, long-coated and with a heavy body mass. Originally breed to protect properties from trespassers, and guard livestock from predators, these days, they are most commonly companions and watchdogs. Despite their size, some dogs behave like they are not aware of how big they are. But is that actually the case? A study, published by Hungarian scientists in the Journal of Animal Cognition, asked dogs to perform different variations of the same physical challenge, passing through an opening in a wall, using openings of different sizes, to establish whether they were aware of their size based on their performance. Results showed that the pups approached the small openings with longer latencies than the suitable ones, and, upon reaching them, they didn't try to get through. This indicates that dogs are indeed aware of their size, but they may not care to act appropriately when it comes to getting cuddles from their loved ones. Stock image: A Caucasian shepherd dog lays on the floor. Stock image: A Caucasian shepherd dog lays on the floor. getty images The video quickly went viral on social media and has so far received over 1.4 million views and more than 239,000 likes on the platform. One user, SNAGaChef, commented: "Look if auntie didn't want to die by floof cuddles she shouldn't have been more comfy than the couch. she made her choice crouton just obliged." Elsieplaysttv posted: "Ummm that's still a puppy??? He going to need his own couch once he's full grown …" Meatballs_mom added: "I have a Caucasian Shepherd too. Her name is Meatball and she too loves to cuddle! They have no idea how big they are." Newsweek reached out to @caucasiancrouton for comment via TikTok comments. We could not verify the details of the case. 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.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Black Labrador's Hilarious Loophole to Avoid Begging at the Table Makes Him a True Einstein
Begging is one of the biggest issues when it comes to training a dog. It's not their fault; it's just instinctual. At the same time, it's really annoying, so it's not your fault for wanting to break the habit. Just because we train it out of them doesn't mean they want to stop, though. Whenever possible, they'll find a way to try to and get what they want. One Black Labrador Retriever did just this, outsmarting his parents for once and for al: Crouton the Lab is so smart for this. They can't technically get mad! He's not at the table!Crouton is a good boy. He lives with his dad, who owns a dog training business, so he's generally a well-trained, rule-abiding pup. He knows lots of cool tricks. He also knows that he is not allowed to beg at the table under any circumstances. So, he moved to the couch and sat there. He's not necessarily begging, a lawyer would defend - he's just sitting there and minding his business. He just happens to be staring directly at them. That is not a crime, which is why he can't be disciplined for it. What a smart boy! If your dog is not as smart as Crouton, they might not be able to work out a way to beg without getting in trouble. You might want to show them this video to give them an idea! Unfortunately, though, begging is still bad behavior, even when it's done smartly. It should be discouraged, no matter how big your dog is or how "invasive" it may or may not seem. When your dog starts begging: Ignore them completely. Get up and walk them to a new place, then instruct them to lie down. Say, "no," and redirect them. Try offering them their dinner at the same time you eat yours. Use a slow-feeder to keep them occupied. Whatever you do, you should make sure to refrain from reinforcing the behavior by giving on. Not a scrap, not a crumb. Stopping begging is sometimes a team effort, too: make sure your kids know not to give in, either. Even accidentally dropping something can reinforce begging as a lucrative operation! The best course of action is to make sure they're nowhere near the table, and apparently, maybe out of sight, too. Poor Crouton! 🐶🐾🐾
