15 Tiny Puppies Being Big Troublemakers

Sure, puppies have cute, boppable noses and oodles of soft fur. They also have hearts that crave chaos. As sweet as they look snoozing in your lap, they're equally passionate about ripping up paper and running off with your socks. The little troublemakers on this list are thieves, property destroyers, and mayhem generators. They're also completely adorable.

Puppies don't wake up plotting destruction, but they do start the day ready to explore the world with their paws and teeth. They don't care about your designer couch or hefty security deposit. The animals zoom through the wreckage they create with tails wagging, and we love them for it. Even when cleanup takes an hour, it's nearly impossible to stay mad at those innocent eyes. 

Trouble is a key part of puppyhood. Puppy owners know that their dogs' rambunctious era is temporary. One day, that little terror will settle into a well-behaved dog. For now, get ready to see the most endearing rule-breakers we could find.

Do you have old mail that needs shredding? There are a few puppies that might be up for the task! They're not as efficient as a real shredder, but they're much cuter! Kim proves it in an adorable Facebook video featuring a paper-hungry mob of border terrier puppies. The video's caption reads "Naughty puppies knocked over the trash can..." It starts with three brown puppies playing tug-of-war with a piece of paper trash. Two more puppies quickly join the fun, creating a brief puppy pile. They break apart to explore discarded mail and other bits of trash.

The puppies' zeal for trash turns them into real troublemakers. One enterprising spirit even digs their head into the overturned trash can to dig out more trash. Kim taps the pup's back to get its attention, but the trash is too appealing. Soon, a few more puppies join the trashcan fun and drag out crumpled papers and plastic.

There are dogs that like to nestle into couch cushions and lounge peacefully. Then there are dogs like George. Sitting on the couch the normal way is too boring for an energetic sausage like George. Instead of plopping himself onto the seat, he made his own spot by chewing a hole into the back of the couch. A hilarious TikTok video shows the results of George's impromptu renovation work.

He sits in the large, ragged-edged hole as confidently as though it has always been there, wiggling out only when his human calls his name. Many amused commenters say George's wild behavior is typical dachshund shenanigans. "The way I knew straight away it was a dachshund," one joked. Sausage dogs are small and squat, yet they're often quite feisty. They also tend to be fairly smart, which explains their reputation as doggy mischief makers.

Can a dog look adorable and absolutely disgusting at the same time? Yes, if it's a golden retriever puppy with big, floppy ears. A popular TikTok video shows one golden's family coming home to a canine-created disaster. The camera pans over a tile floor and a small couch that are both dirty with thick smears of what appears to be mud. Half of the mud marks are shaped like tiny pawprints, so it wouldn't be hard to find the culprit even if the dog wasn't on the side of the room, dirtying more furniture by rubbing against it. 

The room almost looks like it's been staged by an expert going for effect. A director might have placed those striking mud globs. If it is a scene, the puppy is the star, and he's loving it. There's no guilt on his furry face. The muddy dog seems happy when the cameraperson reaches down to examine the blackened fur on his neck. "Goldens being golden," one understanding commenter said.

Keeping a clean space might feel impossible if there's a tiny Pomeranian around. The little fluffball in this TikTok video is so committed to mayhem that even his puppy pee pad isn't safe. He latches onto one side of the object and sprints off like he's snagged a prize. He runs until he reaches a spot where he can hide his goody — under the couch.

The dog's theft is especially funny because of the size difference. The pee pad is big enough to wrap around the pom puppy like a cocoon. He seems to struggle with its unwieldiness as he manoeuvres it around metal chair legs. The pad isn't stained with pee, so it's probably clean. That's just an accident, however. The dog might have enjoyed running with a dirty pee pad in his mouth even more. As one commenter pointed out, he's just a baby having fun.

Some dogs just can't be left alone, and Chase the mini goldendoodle is one of them! A short TikTok video lets you see the aftermath of Chase's short solo time at home. It looks like a small hurricane has whirled into the living room. There are torn bits of toilet paper littering a large blue rug, a rumpled blanket on the couch, and an excited Chase zooming around the mess. He seems happy about the trouble he's caused.

Most commenters are on Chase's side. One cheered, "Yeah, Chase." His antics might be a little less cute if you were the one who had to clean up after him, but they would still probably elicit a few chuckles or smiles. For Chase, decorating the living room with toilet paper is an expression of pure puppy joy. He would make a much bigger mess if he could.

Biscuit prefers to eat his stolen paper rather than strew it all over the floor. TikTokers were charmed by a video depicting Biscuit's paper-eating fiasco. When the video starts, the crime has already been committed. Ripped paper lies on top of Biscuit's puppy pad while Biscuit chomps on a smaller shred of paper. One commenter said, "At least it wasn't the pee pad he chewed on."

The maltipoo loves his paper so much that he gives a little bark to show how excited he is. He loses his unhealthy treat, however. After a slight admonishment, the person filming the video takes Biscuit's wisp of paper away. It's sad because the dog was literally yelping with glee two seconds ago, but it's obviously the right thing to do. Eating paper can be dangerous for dogs because it can cause an intestinal blockage. Luckily, Biscuit's puppy spirit keeps him from being too upset about his loss. His little tail never stops wagging.

Tofu's tastes are a little more bristly. Instead of being a terror with paper, he picks a broom as his inappropriate fixation. A broom that someone happens to be trying to use. Good luck sweeping with Tofu's tiny teeth clamped onto a few broom bristles. An Instagram video shows Tofu determinedly clinging to the broom despite verbal orders to get off.

At one point, the dog lets go, giving control back to the person holding the broom. Yet, it turns out to be a brief respite. Within seconds, Tofu pounces on the broom again. He has a surprisingly firm grip for a pup with a face smaller than many people's hands. "He's protecting you from the broom," one commenter suggested, while another said, "Maybe he wants to clean?" It's not clear if the dog is attacking the broom or trying to eat the long black bristles.

Cooper is the fluffiest troublemaker on this list. He's a chow chow, aka a living teddy bear. When he was a puppy, he was all fur and zany energy. An Instagram video from that time period features Cooper and a roll of toilet paper. Some of the toilet paper is already wrapped around his middle when the video starts, turning him into a makeshift mummy.

Cooper's so cute that his owner doesn't even try to cut his silly capering short. They accept the impending cleaning job and let Cooper have his way with the toilet paper. As encouragement to let loose, they give him head scratches when his behavior is particularly cute. Cooper's brand of trouble is the kind that's more likely to make you smile than feel truly bothered. He's not destroying a purse (or a couch!), he's letting off steam with a cheap and easily replaceable item.

When Piccolo steals your shoe, you may never see it again. There's a determined shoe thief packed into that little body, as you can see if you watch this viral TikTok video. Piccolo appears with a shoe in his mouth and his little feet desperately running away as a human follows and calls for Piccolo to give up his bounty. Piccolo, however, has his own plans. He never looks back. 

The dog races around the house until he finds a spot by the side of the dining table where he might be able to hide. Clearly, Piccolo has no desire give away his hard-won shoe. Human commands don't matter in the face of the excitement of having your own smelly piece of footwear to tear into. Piccolo's also a puppy, and a puppy may struggle to obey commands regardless of what they are. The video ends before the great shoe debacle is solved.

Attempting to study around a bouncing puppy might be even harder than trying to clean. The girl in this Facebook video tries to read a single slip of paper, but she's continuously interrupted by a squirmy puppy who seems to have decided that her paper is the most delicious thing around. The pup lunges from the paper and repeatedly takes a few snapping bites. The old joke "my dog ate my homework" seems to be coming true.

At least, the joke would be true if the pup weren't so tiny. The puppy can't inflict all the damage it wants because the young girl easily holds it back. The best that it can do is a few nibbles on the bottom of the sheet of paper. It's clear he has a habit, and he knows exactly what he wants. The video's caption explains that this puppy is always destroying things. An adult dog with destructive tendencies may be acting out from boredom and stress. Puppies, by comparison, might be simply getting to know the rules of their world.

Minnie is not destructive; she's an interior designer with niche tastes. You're too human to see the art. Dogs probably agree that the bathroom looks better when it's decorated with toilet paper snow. That's why Minnie's owner managed to film her standing next to the newly decorated bathroom, looking as proud as can be. The resulting Instagram clip is an introduction to Minnie's bright and bubbly personality. One viewer commented, "But she's being so cute when she's making trouble."

Minnie's tail wags energetically throughout the entire video. When her owner approaches, she looks up with big, blinking eyes that are free from the slightest hint of fear or regret. Minnie's a toilet paper rebel that doesn't know she's doing anything wrong. Multiple commenters insist that she's innocent. She's simply too sweet to be a real troublemaker. One even promised, "I have extra toilet paper for Minnie." Nobody cares about the mess; it seems they'd happily watch Minnie lay waste to a dozen rolls of toilet paper a day.

For most, cornhole is about the easiest game on Earth. There's almost no way to mess up. Unless, of course, you're a dog. Humans try to throw bean bags into the target holes. Dogs obviously can't throw or do much else that would be helpful in a cornhole game. They can, however, stall play and make everyone wait while they tear across the backyard with a bean bag in their mouths. Isn't that a more fun game?

Hudson thinks so. An Instagram video shows the blonde doodle racing around like he's getting paid, ignoring every human attempt to grab the bean bag. Cornhole morphed into a round of "Who can catch Hudson?" The answer might be no one, because he's pretty spry. He has no trouble winding around pairs of legs and grasping arms. The TikTok account admitted in the comments that they never managed to get a real game going because Hudson refused to stop taking the bean bags.

Guilt can eat you alive. The well-worn phrase contains so much truth that it might even apply to dogs. Tiktoker @rylanlanji posted a mini detective video where he jokingly tried to figure out who was behind some ripped-up trash on the couch. The camera pans from the trash to two brown dogs sitting on a bed. One of the dogs is lying calmly and looking toward the camera. The other is shaking so badly it gives the impression he's trembling with guilt.

The actual truth behind the torn trash is more complicated. Dogs have feelings, but scientists have yet to determine whether they can experience complex emotions like guilt. It might be that shame-faced pups are merely reacting to their owner's visible anger or distress. It's just as likely that the calm pup is the one that made the mess, and the trembler is nervous about something else entirely. Either way, there's still a small, troublemaker pooch on the bed.

In puppy world, stealing socks isn't a crime if you get away with it. Yuki tests her luck in a YouTube video by sidling up to her human while she's putting laundry into the dryer. The theft happens in seconds. One moment, Yuki's being gently shoved to the side, the next she's sneakily stealing a sock from the basket. She immediately races off with her prize.

The person filming tries to rein her in and get their laundry back. Yuki's far too fast and clever, though. She gets even faster when someone else joins the fray. She skirts around tables and sprints away when any hands approach her. The adventure unfolds over almost two minutes, and Yuki ultimately ends up on top. Two people fail to grab her sock, despite decent attempts. One upvoted commenter said that for Yuki, the real game is getting people to chase her around.

Poppi's a more ambitious clothes thief. Instead of stealing a dainty sock, she runs away with a fancy button-down shirt. An Instagram video shows the teensy brown doxie sneaking into an open closet. She reappears a few seconds later, her teeth lodged in the incriminating shirt collar. She gives it a few tugs, then speeds up into a sprint, dragging the shirt over the floor.

Over 16,000 viewers liked Poppi's little show. There's something appealing in the juxtaposition between her sweet puppy face and her brazen theft. She's a troublemaker, but no one wants to punish her. Many commenters don't even want her to correct the behavior with some puppy training. They're smitten with her thievery. "You can get away with anything, cutie," one said. Others said someone should call the "pawlice." The video's text overlay explains that Poppi's already been told not to mess with the clothes, but she's doing it anyway.