Pup's Reaction After Dogs Stare Him Down From Car Goes Viral
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A clip capturing a dog's anxious reaction to a tense traffic encounter has amassed millions of views on social media, leaving users in stitches.
The hilarious TikTok video shared on Saturday under the username @alexarlott14, shows the pup, Duke, sitting in the passenger seat of his owner's car, looking visibly intimidated as a group of pit bulls in a nearby vehicle stare him down. "Bro is not OK," reads layover text in the clip, as the pup is literally shaking, looking at his owner, as if asking to move faster.
Each pup is different, and while some can be excellent guardians, others, like Duke, may be a little less suited for this position.
One of the best breeds when it comes to protecting you or your property is the Belgian Malinois. The pups are highly capable and adaptable dogs that can be trained to do nearly anything and are fearless.
German shepherds are another great choice, often used in law enforcement due to their intelligence and protective instincts. While being affectionate around adults and children, the breed will stand up to threats from strangers.
Rottweilers and Doberman pinschers are also among the top guardian dogs, according to Georgia Veterinary Associates. Other good options include the bullmastiff, giant schnauzer, Rhodesian ridgeback, cane corso and Great Dane.
While these are the best-suited breeds for this position, each of them requires proper training, socialization, and an experienced handler to fulfill their protective role effectively.
Stock image: A black Labrador retriever looks out in the back of a car.
Stock image: A black Labrador retriever looks out in the back of a car.
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The video quickly went viral on social media and has so far received over 10 million views and almost 2 million likes on the platform.
One user, Punk's Not Dead, commented: "Aww. The ears down. I have a big dog who's also a big chicken when it comes to being around small dogs or other big dogs I never test her courage or the other dogs strength. I love my dog."
Oshana posted: "Nah that brown one really wants to fight him."
Another user, Charlie Brown, wrote: "They was probably throwing gang signs out the window right before this too."
Mfundo 'Nyambose' Mthethwa added: "Bro wants none of that business and the brown one is all about that business."
Newsweek reached out to @alexarlott14 for comment via TikTok comments. We could not verify the details of the case.
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