Aside from munching, sipping, and cuddling with its beloved human, the peak of a dog’s day is heading out for a stroll. New individuals, surroundings, hues, fragrances – there are countless motives for our furry friends to become excessively thrilled when they sense the collar rattling and the entrance being opened.
If anyone embodies the spirit of walking and exercise, it’s the Labrador. Nonetheless, as with everything, there are exceptions, and Bruce the lab exemplifies this perfectly.
It’s not that Bruce has any aversion to strolls, but he simply understands his limits, which he is unreserved to display, even in the oddest manners. His owner’s girlfriend, Amy Nicholson, witnessed this firsthand when she took him outside for a walk one day.
A Valient Attempt
Amy Nicholson didn’t resist when her boyfriend requested her to take his family dog, Bruce, for a walk one day. She presumed it would be a simple task, similar to any other dog, because canines generally enjoy stretching their legs universally.
Amy even considered engaging in a game of fetch and dashing around since she was aware Labradors enjoy physical exertion. It was all nicely arranged, but early on the first leg of the journey, she recognized it wouldn’t be as straightforward as she anticipated.
Lazy Bruce commenced his uncharacteristic slothfulness far too soon. Amy told Newsweek that he began “moving quite sluggishly” when he sensed that his boundaries had been surpassed. She promptly understood the game, but she remained unwavering and aimed to complete the walking session.
Bruce was not in agreement with that and opted for more drastic actions. He abruptly lifted his left paw and feigned a hurt expression, directing his gaze toward Amy. Although he attempted to outsmart her momentarily, Amy swiftly caught on to the ruse this crafty dog was playing.
“I inspected his paw, but after two minutes he was back to his normal self. He’s done this a few times now, but he’s simply the sweetest boy,” Amy mentioned.
Though he irked her a bit at first, Amy ultimately found this behavior endearing. That’s why she chose to record a moment when Bruce lifted his paw and share the clip on her TikTok account.
People Couldn’t Get Enough Of It
Bruce may not have realized his goal – to halt the walk when he felt weary, but his comedic endeavor propelled him to fame. The video Amy uploaded rapidly garnered substantial attention, and TikTok users couldn’t get enough of it.
“Social media has gone wild, and people have fallen for Bruce,” Amy commented.
This clip, titled amusingly: “You don’t fool me Bruce! Does anyone else’s dog do this? 😂” sparked an array of responses. Among the numerous comments, a few stood out.
“that looks so painful! you better carry him home and then give him a bunch of treats (better safe than sorry),” popular @weratedogs humorously remarked.
“My dog behaves like this. sometimes he forgets which paw is hurt and alternates between them. 😂,” commented another user.
And a third quipped: “Hollywood is calling 📞.”
While Bruce didn’t manage to outwit Amy, he might succeed with someone else in the future. Regrettably for him, following this video, he will likely struggle to deceive anyone ever again.