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The internet can't get enough of a dog's protest after returning home from a playdate, as her over-the-top reaction amassed over 526,000 views on TikTok.
Owner Hannah Veglas told Newsweek she first welcomed Sandra into her home as her ninth foster dog, but the 2-year-old rescue stood out. Sandra was "special." Veglas fell in love and ended up adopting her from the Animal Rescue League of Boston. Wanting to showcase her dog's "sassy" and hilarious personality, she started a TikTok account, @sassysandramae, in June, which has since reached 24,7000 followers.
Sandra recently went viral for staging a silent protest after Veglas picked her up from a playdate, which she said happens often. In the September 6 TikTok video, Sandra planted herself firmly in the backseat with her eyes averted, giving her owner the cold shoulder. Veglas tried pleading with her, only to be met with the occasional side eye. Sandra would not budge.
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"I spend about 10 minutes standing there and usually try to lure her with treats, but she won’t even look at me," Veglas said. "I had to lift her out of the car."
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Sandra felt betrayed that her owner picked her up, even though these playdates happen often. Veglas brings Sandra to her parents' house to play with their dog, Winston, two or three times a month. And yet, this is how Sandra reacts to arriving home each time.
"It is like we have a stubborn teenager," she said.
Although Veglas understands the protest because Winston holds a special place in Sandra's heart. Winston is the first dog Sandra played with after bringing her home. The two dogs became "instant friends."
While it might take time to get Sandra to come inside, Veglas can't get enough. The sassiness is just part of her personality, as it is for many dogs.
An article from PetsCare, an AI-powered pet health platform, reported that sassiness in dogs is not necessarily a sign of bad behavior, but instead a reflection of personality and intelligence. This behavior can stem from a desire for attention, smart dog breeds manipulating situations or social bonding.
While hilarious and adorable, owners with sassy dogs should ensure the behavior does not evolve into defiance or aggression. Signs of sass becoming a problem include growling or snapping, guarding objects, ignoring basic commands persistently, or biting and destroying items.
To maintain control, owners should implement positive reinforcement, set boundaries, offer mental stimulation and engage in training.
Viewer Reactions
The TikTok video left viewers cracking up, and as of Tuesday, the clip had amassed over 526,000 views and 48,600 views.
"She is DONE with you," laughed one person, while another added: "I don’t know all the details, but I’m gonna be on Sandra’s side with this one."
A third user wrote: "I thought having a dog was to avoid those teenage mood swings."
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