Dogs’ Reaction When Dad Wakes Them Up vs Mom Has Internet in Stitches

A dog owner from Maryland filmed her pups’ reaction when their dad wakes them up in the morning and when she does it, and it couldn’t be any more different.

In a viral TikTok video shared in August by Danni Bova Keane, under the username @annabelle_and_norman, the poster’s husband, Bobby, can be seen approaching the dogs’ crate to wake them up when they immediately start jumping around and wagging their tails, impatient to start their day with him.

The second part of the clip shows their mom waking them up, and their reaction is the total opposite. As she approaches the crate to say good morning, the pups, 4-year-old American bully littermates Annabelle and Norman, take their time making a move, even trying to hide underneath the blanket.

Keane told Newsweek that, most of the time, she is the one who wakes them up in the morning, unless it’s a weekend or her husband is home from work.

“When he wakes them, they know it means something fun will be happening that day. Whether it’s an early morning walk, a SniffSpot visit, running errands in the truck, or visits from our new grandson, who they adore,” Keane said.

“They know their day won’t consist of just watching mom work, and waiting for dad to come home, so they wake up much more excited for dad than they do for mom.”

Some users who interacted with the post argued that crating the pups was not a good idea, but the poster said that this decision was taken after consulting a dog behaviorist, who suggested this to help their sleep.

“We do not recommend other people crating together, but it works for us and our situation,” Keane said. “Everyone has to do what’s best for their dogs, and this is what’s best for ours. The main reason we crate at night is because Annabelle is a very anxious dog. She is on alert all day long. Being in the crate means she is off duty,” she added.

“She knows she can relax and get some sleep. If not for the crate, she would be up all night patrolling the house and would never get enough sleep, which would completely change her personality. Their crate is a tool we use to improve their lives and make them better dogs; it has never and will never be used as punishment.”

Georgia-based veterinarian Jess Kirk says in a post shared by Vet Explains Pets that crating your dog overnight can benefit your dog, as long as you ensure they have had plenty of exercise, bathroom breaks, and mental stimulation before getting crated for the night.

Some users also worried about crates being dangerous for dogs during emergencies, but according to the American Kennel Club, it’s actually the opposite. In fact, the AKC website says that, during emergencies, crate training “can be the difference between safety and uncertainty.”

That is because keeping your pup safely secured inside a crate reduces their chance of getting lost or injured, and make it easier to carry them to safety.

The video quickly went viral on social media, and it has so far received over 2.3 million views and more than 165,400 likes on the platform.

One user, KobePeters, commented: “I think it’s the bond dogs understand that women are more gentle compared to men, I’ve never had a dog that didn’t roughhouse with me I’d be getting tackled in the snow from the blindside.”

DakotaCalamity posted: “Tells me mom commands more appropriate behavior. Dad lets them get away with things.”

KarenfromKy added: “I completely feel this. My husband only home on the weekends and I don’t exist when he’s here. Lol! [laugh out loud]”

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