Corgi's Dramatic 'Alarm' Howl Is Cracking People Up
With their energetic nature, corgis have never been known for quiet mornings. Their bold personalities and sharp instincts mean that silence simply isn't in their vocabulary. The internet's latest laugh comes from a cardigan Welsh corgi named Jody, whose wake-up call is anything but subtle. One deep breath, and the dog lets loose a howl worthy of center stage. Ready to go, Jody seems determined to make sure nobody oversleeps. Viewers said they'd happily wake up to this kind of alarm every morning, even if it meant skipping snooze altogether.
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Moments like this may be hilarious, but dogs howl and bark for all kinds of reasons. Some think it's a throwback to their wolf ancestors, while for others, it's a way to alert the household or simply ask for attention. That's what makes clips like this so appealing — the funniest dog behaviors often come with hidden meaning. What comes across as comedy on camera often has its roots in natural canine communication. This particular corgi may not have had a serious message in mind, but the instinct to raise its voice is deeply ingrained.
Are all corgis dramatic and playful?
Corgis are quite outspoken, and the TikTok video puts that trait on full display. With their expressive faces, sharp voices, and theatrical timing, corgis are natural performers. It's one reason the breed is so loved online; they rarely just react quietly. Instead, they lean into the drama, and every yip, grumble, or side-eye feels like a performance made for an audience.
Away from TikTok, pet parents may notice this streak of exaggeration in a corgi's everyday routines. A corgi might plant itself by the food bowl, stare down the clock, or flop dramatically when asked to wait. Fans of the breed know that these bursts of noise or over-the-top reactions are part of what makes them so memorable. That playful corgi defiance, or rather, intelligence, often shows up during training, too. That intelligence and drama is what makes them more determined (and a little stubborn) during positive reinforcement training. What Jody the corgi in the viral video delivered to the internet, many corgi parents hear often in their own homes.