23-05-2025
Dog's 'Freedom Run' After Getting in Trouble Has Internet In Hysterics
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Sometimes, dogs will act apologetically when they get causing mischief, but not Sadie the goldendoodle who has left internet users in stitches by doubling down on her antics.
In a now-viral TikTok video (@sadiethegoldend00d), Sadie's owner captured the moment she caught the young pup roaming around the outdoor swimming pool. Sadie appeared to have escaped the house to reach the pool, and even though the covers were still on, that didn't stop her from trying to splash around.
During the clip, Sadie's owner can be heard saying: "How did you get out? You're in trouble."
Nonetheless, that wasn't going to stop Sadie from having her own pool day. Even after her owner announced that she was in trouble in a firm tone, Sadie kept splashing and bringing more water to the surface. Her owner's anger appeared to spur her on, as she then got the zoomies and ran across the entire length of the pool.
Stock image: A Norwich Terrier runs along the street.
Stock image: A Norwich Terrier runs along the street.
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Social-media users can't get enough of the puppy's commitment to the cause, and the video has gone viral online. In just a matter of days, it has already amassed over 687,500 views and more than 65,400 likes on TikTok at the time of writing.
Newsweek has contacted @sadiethegoldend00d via Instagram for comment. We could not verify the details of the video.
The caption alongside the clip reads: "Me no in trouble. Me having fun."
Many owners will be familiar with the sight of their dog getting a case of the zoomies, otherwise known as frenetic random activity periods (FRAPs). It is a sudden burst of activity that involves them running around in large circles, often in a hunched position that offers the maximum speed.
It can be very entertaining at the time, but the actual cause of the zoomies is still not understood. The website PetMD suggests that it is a quick way for dogs to release their pent-up and excess energy, to show excitement, or even relieve themselves of stress.
Indeed, moments of high arousal can trigger the zoomies, such as their owner picking up their favorite toy or maybe the leash. Additionally, it may be a sign that they're having so much fun and can't contain their joy, or don't want it to end. If they start zooming around, it could be an attempt to make the activity last longer.
Regardless of why they are doing it, zoomies are generally a sign of a happy dog. It can occasionally be a stress reaction, so PetMD recommends observing their body language and the timing of it to learn the trigger.
While Sadie's owner might not have been too pleased with her antics, TikTok users are obsessed with her zoomies. This has led to more than 4,300 comments on the viral TikTok post so far.
One comment reads: "If I'm in trouble, might as well make it worth it."
Another TikTok user wrote: "Well, if I'm already in trouble."
A third joked: ""Wellllll let's do a freedom run first then …"
One comment read: "I think her favorite word might be trouble."
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