By Maria Azzurra VolpeShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberIn a viral TikTok video a dog owner reveals how her pup protects her home from strangers—and internet users can't stop laughing.
The hilarious clip shared in November under the username u/teddytheonenutwon, shows the small pup lying down in her crate, as pest control agents access her home, calling for someone to give them directions.
The pup doesn't seem too worried about the strange men in her home, in fact she doesn't bark, and she doesn't even move from her bed to check what is happening.
"Who we choose to protect our house… clearly doing a great job," the caption says, as the pup keeps resting unbothered.
...While almost all dogs are cute fluffballs who bring love and joy to their families, some of them are not really suited to being guard dogs and protecting their owners' homes.
The Badger Veterinary hospital in Cambridge says that most of the best guard-dog breeds also suit family life, so you don’t have to give up cuddles for protection.
Their top picks include German shepherds, known for their bravery, obedience, and gentle nature; Rottweilers, intelligent and loyal when well-trained and socialized; and Doberman Pinschers, athletic and energetic but very trainable.
Boxers are friendly, fun, and alert, while Bernese mountain dogs act more like watchdogs than attackers, using their size and bark. Giant Schnauzers are large, loyal, and protective, but need grooming.
Great Danes are imposing yet gentle, more for alerting than attacking. Great Pyrenees are protective but can be challenging to train. Saint Bernards are huge, friendly, and calming but clumsy.
Finally, Bullmastiffs are highly protective, form tight bonds, but require firm, consistent training.
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The video quickly went viral on social media and it has so far received over 700,000 views and 90,700 likes on the platform.
One user, Shyann Kelly, commented: "She’s hoping they don't notice her."
CRISTIANDL760 said: "Protecting the house while you got her locked up. She said nah y’all earned this."
Spicy.sass wrote: "She was so scared. My shaylaaaaa."
Newsweek reached out to u/teddytheonenutwon for comment via TikTok. We could not verify the details of the case.
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