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By Liz O'Connell
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Dogs, like humans, are itching at every opportunity to enjoy the sunshine now that warm weather has rolled in. However, canines sometimes just can't help themselves with the summer activities, earning themselves a spot on the naughty list.
One dog owner placed a fence between the grass and the pool area, hoping it would prevent their golden retriever named Tucker from running and jumping right in. The fence wasn't the sturdiest and likely used as a quick fix to keep him out. However, the TikTok video that was posted to the social media platform last week by @tuckerbeansmama showed the plan did not go as planned.
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In the video, Tucker can be seen immediately running to the end of the fence, which butted up against the shed. He figured out this was the weakest part as the middle sagged down. The pup stuck his snoot under it, making room to wiggle the rest of his body through. Then he was full speed ahead to the pool as his owner can be heard yelling, "Excuse me!"
As Tucker went for a swim, his owner asked, "What are you doing? That's not a good boy."
The video's caption reads: "He's at it again!"
Newsweek reached out to @tuckerbeansmama via TikTok for additional information.
TikTok Users React
The TikTok video quickly went viral and reached 2.5 million views and 104,700 likes.
"The 'excuse me' motivated him even more to go through with his plan," one user commented.
Another added: "The way he shot like a rocket when you said 'excuse me.'"
A third TikTok user wrote: "He was fully committed to the crime."
A fourth posted: "Tucker says I'd rather ask for forgiveness than permission."
Pool Safety With Dogs
Before jumping in the water with dogs, owners should take cautionary steps to make it a pleasurable and safe experience for their fur babies.
The best plan of attack is slowly familiarizing them with the pool. An article from Rover.com states that owners should start teaching their dogs to swim by carrying them into the pool and lowering them into it. Then, help them swim if they are unsure what to do next and praise them for their efforts.
Slowly you'll want to guide your dog further into the pool and back to the steps. It's important they know not only where the exit is located, but also how to access it from different entry points.
For extra safety, add a doggy ramp to the pool or put a life vest or floatation device on your dog to help them swim. But above all else, always supervise. It doesn't matter if your dog is the strongest swimmer, it is best to keep an eye on them in case of emergencies.
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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