Black Lab Puppy Can Finally Get Up On The Couch And The Reason Is Too Funny
Who doesn't need a helping hand (or paw) sometimes? In an amusing TikTok video that's been watched more than 683,000 times and accumulated over 211,000 likes, a black Labrador puppy is trying to jump onto the couch to join one of her pooch pals. The puppy is so small and clumsy that she can't quite make it on her own, but then suddenly she's up on the sofa. Her owner gasps in surprise and exclaims, "How'd you get up here?" Then, she leans over and sees her golden retriever sleeping on the floor. "Sorry, Syd," the dogs' owner says with a laugh.
@bellawoewella she has her own personal step stool 😂😂 #puppy #dogs #aw #dogtok
The unperturbed golden seems unaware of having just been used as a stepstool. "There's no way he doesn't sound like Eeyore 'oh it doesn't bother me as long as the little ones are having fun I guuesss,'" one netizen wrote, channeling Syd's thoughts, while another commented, "Ma'am that is the best foot stool I have ever seen💯pawsitively outstanding 😂😂❤️❤️❤️🇨🇦." One viewer joked, "Is that his step brother?" and another responded, "The brother who stepped up."
Training a puppy to stay off the furniture
Riding in a car, being groomed, meeting other pets, eating new foods — for the first several months of their lives, puppies are doing things for the first time pretty much nonstop. One thing puppies need to learn is whether or not they're allowed on the furniture. If you're trying to train your dog to stay down and keep all four paws on the floor, it's important to use positive reinforcement training techniques, be consistent, and offer rewards of high-value treats. You should also give your pooch a comfy dog bed to make the sofa seem less appealing.
In the TikTok video, it's clear from the presence of the third dog on the couch — not to mention all the dog fur on the owner's leggings — that pooches are permitted on furniture in this household. One viewer commented about the puppy, "Oh she gonna be a big girl, look at them paws! Won't have to use a puppy step ladder for long 😂."
Want to see more cute little puppies learning new skills? Check out this tiny dachshund puppy nailing all her new tricks, and this golden retriever puppy whose first training session leaves her adorably exhausted.