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Newsweek
13 hours ago
- Science
- Newsweek
Dog Makes Feelings Clear When Owner Returns From Holiday Without Her
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. When Charlotte Ward returned from an eight-day trip, she wasn't expecting the reception she got from her Sprocker spaniel dog. In a video on TikTok with more than 456,000 views, Ward shared the moment she returned from vacation and was reunited with her dog—but she wasn't pleased. "When you return from a holiday without your dog and this is the reception you get," the text overlay said. The spaniel, who was left with a friend for eight days, was sitting in the passenger seat in the car, facing away from her owner, refusing to look and clearly upset about her time away. As the video gained more attention on TikTok, people shared their thoughts in the comments. "I love how dramatic dogs are," wrote Megan. Viewer Dean said: "My Marley used to sulk for the first day after we got back." "This was my dog when we got back. Wouldn't cuddle me on the sofa. Just stood there side eyeing me," posted Cookie. How Do Dogs React to Being Left Alone? A 2011 study by researchers from Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary looked into how dogs respond emotionally and behaviorally to being separated from their owners. Canines were placed in an unfamiliar test environment where owners left the room for a period of time, leaving their dog alone. The canines' behaviors were then observed, from pacing and moving around the room to stress-related behaviors such as whining, barking and licking. Researchers recorded how much affection, proximity-seeking, or excitement the dog showed. After this, owners were given a questionnaire to find out how their pets usually behaved when left home alone. Owners noted behaviors including chewing, scratching, barking, howling and even urinating indoors. A picture from the viral video of the dog turning its back to the owner in the car. A picture from the viral video of the dog turning its back to the owner in the car. @charlotteward85/TikTok Dogs labeled more "anxious" or "happy" by owners tended to be more active and stressed when alone during the test and showing more affection when reunited with their owners. While those with suspected separation-related disorder (SRD) are more active and vocal when alone and often displayed behaviors such as pacing, barking and destructive tendencies. Despite this, their greetings weren't necessarily more affectionate than the other dogs, indicating that emotional responses don't always equate to more joy when being reunited. This isn't the first time a dog has shared clear upset after their owner returned home. In 2024, people were left in stitches when Snow the golden retriever refused to acknowledge his owners after they returned from vacation. Newsweek reached out to @charlotteward85 via TikTok for comment. 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. References Konok, V., Dóka, A., & Miklósi, Á. (2011). The behavior of the domestic dog (Canis familiaris) during separation from and reunion with the owner: A questionnaire and an experimental study. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 135(4), 300—308.
South Wales Argus
23-04-2025
- South Wales Argus
Community search for beloved family dog missing from Bedwas
Travis, a brown Sprocker Spaniel, disappeared earlier this week, sparking a tireless search led by owner Tayne Evans and the wider community. At the time of his disappearance on Wednesday, April 16, he was being walked by a trusted dog walker in the Bedwas Pitt Area. Desperate to be reunited with Travis, Mr Evans has been driving from Cardiff after work, joining others in combing through the area in hopes of spotting any sign of the dog. 'We've had him since he was a puppy, so about three or four years now. Travis is a big part of our family, especially to his sister Mila. We call them the Kray Twins; they go everywhere together,' Mr Evans said. He first realised Travis was missing about 12 hours after his disappearance, when he saw a Facebook post shared by his mum who is currently away in America. Travis was last seen on April 16 (Image: Tayne Evans) Since then, his commitment to finding Travis has been unwavering. 'It's hard when I work 9–5, but every opportunity I've had to go out, I have,' he said. Not only did the social media post appealing for information about missing Travis gain a significant amount of traction, but individuals have also come out of their homes to form search parties in aid. Neighbours, friends, and even strangers have rallied together, offering their time and support in a united effort to bring Travis home. 'I live in Cardiff, so I've driven up every night so far, searching for hours on end up Bedwas Pitts, and still no sign,' Mr Evans said. 'I know he's out there somewhere; I just wish I knew an exact location.' The Sprocker spaniel was last seen in Bedwas Pitts (Image: Tayne Evans) With the mystery surrounding Travis's disappearance, Mr Evans can't help but worry, saying: "Someone may have found him and taken him in, either to keep as a pet or possibly to use as a working dog. But we just don't know, and without evidence, the police can't get involved.' In a move to expand the search, drones are being deployed in the hope of covering more ground and finally spotting Travis. Mr Evans urged anyone who thinks they've seen Travis to take photo evidence rather than calling out to him. 'He'll only respond to familiar voices,' he explained. While the community continues to show support, the ordeal remains heart-wrenching for the family, particularly Mr Evans' parents who are away and unable to join the search. 'It's so heart-breaking. I can only imagine how my parents feel,' he said. As the search enters a critical phase, Mr Evans remains grateful for the outpouring of help and hopeful for a happy reunion. Anyone with information or potential sightings is encouraged to come forward. Anything may help to bring Travis home.
