Boxer Gives Mom Epic Side-Eye When She Says It's Bath Time And We're In Stitches
Our pups are pretty hilarious, especially when we ask them to do things they'd rather avoid. In a funny TikTok, one boxer is doing her very best to avoid something she apparently hates: a bath. Her reaction involves an epic side-eye, and it's truly one of the funniest pet reactions the world has ever seen.
@princess.poppyyy Poppy's side eye is unmatched 😭🛁 #dogtok #boxerdog #fyp #foryou #dogmom
Who knew the words "do you want to take a bath" could instill so much hostility? For adorable boxer Poppy, it absolutely does. Poppy's no fan of baths, and even though her mom asks her sweetly, her wary side-eye in response is clearly a definite "no." Despite her reluctance, Poppy of course still had bath time.
In a hilarious turn of events, her expression stayed pretty much the same the entire time, even when her mom gave her the cutest little bubble hat! Several commenters pointed out how Poppy is typically spoiled with affection by her grandma when her mom gets strict. No wonder she gave her mom much side-eye!
Why do some dogs hate baths?
Now, Poppy is not alone. Several commenters on the video sounded off about their pups' disdain for bath time. One even noted that "when I tell my boxer it's bath time, he leaves the room and avoids me as long as he can." And it's true, plenty of dogs around the world do not want to take a bath. Why is this, and is there a way to make our pups more interested in bath time?
Baths involve gallons of noisy water, suds everywhere, and a requirement to stay pretty darn still. For many dogs, this experience can be sensory overload and even anxiety-inducing. If your dog continues to have overwhelming bathing experiences, they may begin to associate them with something bad — leading to more reluctance with each bath.
The good news? Dogs can learn to be more comfortable with baths over time with counterconditioning and desensitization. Rewarding your pup during regular baths can help it adopt positive emotional responses to the experience, plus it can make bathing your dog so much easier. So, if your doggo is like Poppy and gives you epic side-eye on bath day, just know this is not the end!