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All dog owners know that every once in a while a doggy waste bag won't budge when trying to open it. You rub your fingers against each other, hoping the bag will have a slight opening, but nothing. Thankfully, one dog owner has shared a trick that will make opening doggy waste bags so much easier, especially when it's dry and cold in the winter months.
In a TikTok video posted on December 15 by @pickyprince.haku, a dog owner can be seen putting up his finger and bopping his dog's nose in order to get his finger a little wet.
"Three years of struggle finally coming to an end," the video's caption reads.
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After he got his finger wet with the help of his trusty sidekick, opening the doggy waste bag was a breeze. And luckily, the Akita Inu didn't seem to mind helping out, which hopefully he wouldn't. After all, it's his business that needs to be taken care of.
Newsweek has reached out to @pickyprince.haku via TikTok chat for comment.
It seems so simple and yet, viewers were amazed by this life hack. The clip shared to the social media platform brought in over 689,900 views and 37,100 likes so far.
"This is honestly life-altering for me. Genius!!!" commented one TikTok user.
Another added: "Omg this is a game changer for me. Thanks for posting this."
"Now I need my dog to come with me to the produce section of the supermarket," wrote a third TikTok user.
Why Are Dogs' Noses Wet?
This hack comes in very handy because when dogs are up and about, their noses are generally cool and wet. PetMD explains that a dog's nose has glands inside that secrete a thin, watery material. This contributes to moisture that is similar to fluids found inside a human's nose.
For a dog, that liquid wicks out to the surface, evaporates, and helps to cool them down. This is a crucial feature for dogs as their nose pad and footpads are the only places dogs can sweat, and it is especially needed in hot temperatures. A dog's nose is also wet because they tend to lick their noses frequently.
Don't immediately panic if your dog's nose is dry as this is completely normal, PetMD explains on its website. Some dogs will have wetter noses and sleeping dogs tend to have warm, dry noses since they aren't awake to lick them. Plus, the amount of moisture can vary throughout the day, affecting the wetness of a dog's nose.
However, it is best to still monitor the dry nose as it could be a sign your canine friend is not feeling well.
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