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Indian Express
2 hours ago
- Indian Express
‘I love dogesh': German Shepherd leaps into action to save kids from stray dog, dramatic video goes viral
Amid several incidents of pet dogs attacking people, a heartwarming video of a German Shepherd saving a bunch of kids from stray dogs emerged on social media. The video, posted on X, shows a German Shepherd leaping into action to protect children from what appears to be a stray dog. The footage, reportedly from a residential neighbourhood in Rishikesh, shows the German Shepherd calmly sitting on a balcony, observing the street. As some children run past him on the street, the dog suddenly becomes alert. Then, without hesitation, it jumps off the balcony and rushes toward a stray dog following the kids. The children continue running, seemingly unaware of any threat, while the German Shepherd chases the stray dog. The video's authenticity and context remain unverified. Watch the viral video here: — ACID (@acid_mid) August 8, 2025 The video quickly gained traction, amassing over two million views. Numerous social media users hailed the pet dog, with a user commenting, 'Praying that good doggo didn't get hit and the other dog isn't rabid.' But not all were convinced the dog was trying to save the kids. A user wrote, 'Okay I love dogs but let's be honest here. The dog jumped not to save the kids but to chase the other dog.' 'German shepherd dogs protects first and attacks later. It can't harm anybody for no reason, because it's not their nature to do so,' a third user reacted. 'German shepherd , belgian malinois and labrador and huskies are the best loving and caring and helpful dogs rest all very dangerous and harmful dogs to kids, like pakistani bully, American bully, rottweiler, pitbull these 4 are very dangerous for home also,' a fourth user said. In a tragic incident that took place in March, a 90-year-old woman was mauled to death by her own German Shepherd in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur.
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Chaos As Dogs and Cat Try To Get Through Doorway—but There's One Problem
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 pet owner pranks their rescue dogs and cat with an "invisible" trap, and internet users can't cope with the animals' reactions. The hilarious clip, shared in July by @furoship, shows the pets walking into the corridor to a plastic-wrapped doorway, unable to move forward without getting stuck in the film. "Invisible wall PRANK on my dogs and cat," the caption reads. The smaller of the two dogs soon begins sniffing around the film wrap, managing to escape quite easily by going underneath. Meanwhile the bigger dog, a border collie, stands back wondering how to get past the obstacle. The cat also struggles to escape in the beginning, but after investigating the invisible wall further, it finally makes its way out from underneath the film, just like the first pup did. With the border collie still trapped behind the plastic wall, the other two pets go back to help, even cutting a hole in the film wrap to make the escape easier. But it continues to fail to realize the solution to the problem, walking off dramatically as it struggles to get past the wrap before finally spotting the hole and walking through. While their abilities are often underestimated, dogs are very smart creatures. Their intelligence is usually compared to that of a two-year-old human toddler, making them one of the smartest species in the animal kingdom. On average, dogs understand approximately 165 words or gestures; however, some have been known to learn as many as 1,000. Some breeds are generally smarter than others. According to Countryside Veterinary Service, the number one most intelligent dog breed in the world is, coincidentally, the border collie. Despite the pup in the video not being able to figure out his escape from the plastic wall, this breed actually has incredible abilities to focus and is also considered to be the best herding dog. But being so intelligent also comes with its disadvantages. These dogs will need a lot of entertainment throughout the day to avoid boredom, which can lead to destructive behaviors. The German shepherd is second on the list, followed by poodle, Australian shepherd, and golden retriever. A stock image shows three small dogs hanging out together indoors. A stock image shows three small dogs hanging out together indoors. getty images The video quickly went viral on social media and it has so far received over 1.2 million views and 34,000 likes on the platform. One user, Leigh Ann Carroll, commented: "The other animals showing him how to do it... But the Dramatic Walkoffs were my fav!" Trent said: "This needs to be a major motion picture! I was enthralled!" AntBee joked: "The whole thing was scripted, with choreography and countless rehearsals. I'm positive there were stunt doubles too." Newsweek reached out to @furoship 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.
Newsweek
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Farm Dog Who 'Lied on Her Job Application' Has Internet in Stitches
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 corgi named Tilly has left social media users in stitches after her owner shared a viral video of her fleeing the very animals she was supposed to herd. The hilarious TikTok video shared earlier in July under the username @jakesfunnyfarm, which has received over 264,000 views and 32,600 likes, shows Tilly bolting away from a stampede of sheep, leaving her sister to deal with it. "Tilly may have lied on her job application," the poster writes in the clip. "Tilly was not quite ready for a stampede, but luckily Sadie had her back," she adds in the caption. Corgis are recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) as herding dogs, in fact they were initially bred as cattle herders. They also make good guardian dogs as well as sweet and loving companions. Some of the breeds that make the best herd dogs include most types of shepherd pups such as German shepherd, Australian shepherd, and Belgian Malinois. But many other breeds can also take on this role successfully. Dogs like border collies, which are known for being the smartest canines in the world, Belgian Tervuren, Berger Picard, and bearded collies, among others, are also great options with innate herding skills. Herding breeds are generally high-energy, incredibly intelligent dogs bred to work with livestock. So even when they are not working in the field, they still require a minimum of 60–90 minutes of vigorous daily exercise to avoid destructive behaviors. The best way to channel their instincts and energy constructively, is by engaging in a variety of outdoor activities such as long walks, runs, hikes, bike rides, fetch, tug-of-war, backyard football, and off-leash play in dog parks. Interactive toys, like puzzle feeders and treat dispensers, can also help keep your pup mentally engaged. Training sessions, scent work, trick-learning exercises, treasure hunts, hide-and-seek, and tug-of-war also provide effective mental and physical stimulation. A stock image shows a herding dog surrounded by sheep. A stock image shows a herding dog surrounded by sheep. getty images Users on the platform had a lot to say about the little corgi, and most of them took her side over her owner's. One user, Destiny, commented: "Tilly is just using reverse psychology to get them to come! You go Ms Girl!" H3nryk3ll3r said: "You misunderstood her. She wasn't running was saying follow me this way guys." Rhoda added: "Didn't lie exactly— just added fluff to get the job!! Happens all of the time." Newsweek reached out to @jakesfunnyfarm 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.
The Hindu
17-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Greater Chennai Corporation plans to launch app for licensing and microchipping pet dogs in two months
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) will launch an app for licensing and microchipping pet dogs in the households of the city in two months. The civic body will make licensing and microchipping mandatory for pet dogs. However, microchipping of cats will not be mandatory. GCC councillors will decide the penalty for residents who fail to get licences and microchips for the dogs this month. The GCC has opened technical bids for the development of the app. The civic body has estimated that there are 1 lakh pet dogs in the households of the city. Over 11,000 pet dogs and a few cats have been licensed in the city under the online system for licensing. Labrador retrievers have been the dominant breed among the dogs registered in the city. Other breeds registered by residents include German shepherd, golden retriever, and Shih Tzu. Once the app is launched, the GCC will monitor the dogs' vaccination status and improve rabies surveillance. The app and pet animal management system will be eventually expanded to all parts of the State. The number of pets per household will be restricted in the city. A pet ownership policy will be prepared for Tamil Nadu following the guidelines of the Animal Welfare Board of India. Currently, the GCC collects information about the breed, sex, and age of dogs during online registration. After the app is launched, information such as health status, body weight, annual revaccination, and deworming every three months will be collected. It will monitor the information about deworming to reduce the risk of human tapeworm caused by the faecal matter of the dogs. Puppies have to be dewormed every month to prevent risk of zoonotic diseases, officials said. The GCC has microchipped 6,500 community dogs with information about location, date of birth control surgery, vaccination date, and health status. It will be able to retrieve information about the dogs by scanning the rice-sized chip implanted in their necks. A total of 1.8 lakh stray dogs have been identified in the city.
Sydney Morning Herald
02-07-2025
- Health
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘I've heard a lot of horror stories': Why walking your dog could be risking your health
'It progressively got sorer. I went to my GP and then I had a scan, so they sent me off for some cortisone,' she says. Charley, now 4½, is better trained, and Goddard carries treats to help with control. She says her GP told her such injuries were quite common. 'I've heard a lot of horror stories. Dogs walking under the feet of their owners and a lot of people running with their dogs getting tripped over,' she says. Lort Smith Animal Hospital, in Melbourne, says it's important for people to make the right choice of breed for their age and stage of life. 'An elderly person probably should not have a big, boisterous active dog unless they are going to be able to be active with it,' vet Tina Chen says. 'It depends on the person, but a young, large active breed like a big staffy or German shepherd, may not suit someone frail who could easily get pulled over if it suddenly pulled.' Sybil's owners, Chris Kabay and Bruce Facey, researched before they landed on the schnauzer, now eight years old, to ensure they could cope with the breed. Living in inner Melbourne, they take Sybil to a popular Richmond off-leash area. 'We go to the dog park and there are people with big dogs they can't control. If you can't control the dog, it is the wrong dog for you,' Kabay says. 'People are often not present and on their phones, which is when accidents can happen to their dogs, someone else's dog or an owner.' Kabay says Sybil used to pull on the leash, until they experimented with different leashes and harnesses. 'Sybil is banned from the kitchen when we are cooking because we don't want to be tripping over her,' he says. Chen recommends avoiding retractable leads as they are potential trip hazards. 'They are terrible because you don't have control over your dog. You want the leash to be comfortable in your hand. I avoid ones that have a chain as you need to be able to grip it,' she says. Loading She suggests a leash of two to three metres. She also recommends a comfortable, non-restrictive harness to attach the lead and a clip at the front is useful if the dog tends to pull. 'Don't wrap it around your wrist. Hold it in your palm and fold it in your hand to let the dog go in and out.' Melbourne Hand Rehab says dogs are a tripping hazard for people who are multitasking on phones and not concentrating. 'We've all been in a park and watched two massive dogs running around like crazy with no regard for their surroundings. Unfortunately, many people and particularly those in the older age brackets, are hospitalised because a large dog has bowled them over,' it says. Corey Irlam, acting chief executive of the Council on the Ageing Australia, says while walking the dog is a great away to stay active at any age, it's important to make sure you are walking safely. 'It's all about staying active, independent, and connected to the things we love,' he says.
