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Almost every dog owner knows the struggles that come with getting their pet to go to the bathroom when it is raining. It can be a very long and painful process.
However, one dog owner managed to turn it into a very fun experience that the tiny dog loves and people are obsessed with. A TikTok video posted Wednesday to the account @oneandonlyminion quickly captured the attention of viewers, getting over 1.1 million views, 141,900 likes and 1,044 comments.
Minion, a 10-year-old pug, dachshund and Chihuahua mix, braced himself for the rain and a muddy backyard. He sported a puffy rain jacket, but unfortunately, it did not cover his whole face. Worry not: His owner came up with a solution.
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A tiny umbrella was attached to a wood stick. Minion grabbed ahold of the stick, and the umbrella perfectly covered his head. He then trotted out in the yard as if he was the king of the castle.
No rain is going to stop Minion from doing his business. Plus, he's able to enjoy more time in the fresh air without getting annoyed by the rain.
Viewers were struck by the ingenuity of this dog hack.
"Sir!!! I just want to say that is the best umbrella ever. Soooo cute," said one viewer.
Another added: "I think he fully understands what the umbrella is doing & likes it. Minion is one smart boy."
Newsweek reached out via TikTok to @oneandonlyminion for additional comment.
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After the video quickly reached viral status, dog owners probably started making personalized umbrellas for their pups like the one in the clip. But not everyone is crafty enough or patient enough to do it themselves.
Thankfully, there are a few tricks from PetMD that can help teach dogs how to go to the bathroom in the rain or snow. It's first important to realize why they might not be going. It could be due to their personality, size, age and type of hair coat. Dogs with smaller paws and thin coats might be especially sensitive to cold temperatures.
To help them go outside, PetMD suggests clearing a specific area or taking your dog to that area every time. It will eventually connect this area to a space to go potty. Your dog might be more willing to go to the bathroom in harsh weather if it is dressed properly. That includes sweaters, boots or rain jackets.
Finally, reward the pet for going to the bathroom in bad weather. Making it a positive experience will likely encourage it to do it again.
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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