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By Lydia Patrick
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A herding dog has left internet viewers in stitches with his hilarious attempts to get the family cat inside the house.
The viral video, shared by the dog's owner (@remy_miniaussie), starts off with high hopes as she captures the "fantasy" footage of Remy, an Australian shepherd, confidently herding his feline sibling from the garden toward their home.
The clip then cuts to a reality check: "When you ask your working dog to get the cat inside. Reality:," reads the text overlaying the amusing footage, which has racked up over 16,000 likes and more than 291,000 views.
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In the video, the enthusiastic Australian shepherd, Remy, barks energetically and darts around his black cat brother, who lies unfazed in the grass, calmly waving his tail.
Instead of cooperating, the cat decides to chase Remy, sending the dog scampering away. Determined to fulfill his duty, Remy tries again, only to be met with more resistance from his stubborn feline sibling.
Despite Remy's tireless barks and determined efforts, the cat remains resolutely outside, much to the delight of viewers. "Doesn't always go according to plan," the owner wrote in the caption.
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Australian shepherds, known for their strong herding instincts, are often keen to corral anything that moves—be it sheep, children, or in this case, cats. As noted by experts, Aussies are incredibly intelligent and energetic, bred for the rigorous demands of herding livestock.
However, their herding drive can sometimes lead to amusing situations when their 'flock' isn't exactly cooperative.
Interestingly, Australian shepherds can coexist harmoniously with cats, and many even become the best of friends with their feline housemates.
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While it may take some time for the two to establish a mutual understanding, these dogs are usually gentle and protective, making them a good match for households with both species.
The phrase "like herding cats" perfectly encapsulates the challenge Remy faced. The idiom, used to describe attempting to control or organize a chaotic or unpredictable group, originates from the near-impossible task of getting a cat to follow directions—a task Remy hilariously struggled with.
Commenters couldn't get enough of the playful interaction between Remy and his cat sibling.
"My Aussie actually does a great job at this!! It's the only time he actually gets to 'herd'," one user shared.
"Cats are gods, they obey no one," another viewer commented.
"His resume has this one as 'led the project with high degree of ownership with rich creativity and persuasive stakeholder influencing to achieve the company's goals'," posted a third user.
"Cats making them work for their money lol [laugh out loud]," added another viewer.
Newsweek reached out to u/@remy_miniaussie for comment via Instagram. We could not verify the details of the case.
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