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A Bernese mountain dog named Franklin has left internet users in stitches after a viral video caught him getting his head stuck while misbehaving.
The TikTok clip, shared on Monday under the username @yournewfriendfranklin, shows the 6-month-old puppy looking at his mom with a guilty face after getting his head stuck inside a piece of furniture while chewing it off. "POV [point of view]: you have a berner puppy," reads layover text in the clip. The caption says: "I can't with him."
The poster, 23-year-old Ella Rose Parrott, from Kentucky, told Newsweek that Franklin loves chewing on anything he can, and, in this video, he got himself stuck chewing on his dog bed.
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"After I filmed the video, he got out of that situation by himself," Parrott said. "I couldn't stop laughing, but, of course, I was ready to help if he needed me. Also, he was totally fine afterward—just went right back to chewing like nothing happened and he was not in distress."
Dogs chew for many reasons, and it is rarely out of spite. Puppies, like babies, explore the world with their mouths, and chewing helps them learn and cope with teething.
Adult dogs may chew due to boredom, anxiety, lack of training, or simply to get attention. Often, canines are drawn to personal items like shoes because they smell like their owners.
However, dogs live in the moment and won't connect your delayed anger with their earlier behavior, says Yolinda Animal Hospital.
To prevent destructive chewing, ensure your pet gets enough exercise suited to their breed and energy level. Proper training and close supervision, especially with puppies, are essential.
Redirect chewing with appropriate toys and reward good behavior immediately. Dog-proof your home by keeping valuables out of reach. Avoid chasing your pup when they grab items; instead, call them over and trade for a treat.
Teaching commands like "drop it" is also key to reinforcing good habits and avoiding frustration.
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The video quickly went viral on social media and has so far received over 3.7 million views and more than 229,000 likes on the platform.
One user, Saikox, commented: "My brain is not braining …"
Wilde Saints said: "It took my brain a minute to comprehend what happened here."
Devil on the wall added: "Not a single thought to be seen … only vibes being felt."
Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@newsweek.com with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
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