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By Alyce Collins
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A German shepherd owner has delighted the internet after revealing just how difficult it is to try to shower with her dog around, because he simply can't stay away from the water.
In a hilarious TikTok video, the owner was desperately trying to have a wash without being disturbed. However, Moose couldn't help but wander into the bathroom and join her. Despite the shower curtain being pulled all the way across, he wasn't going to let that stop him, and his snout quickly peered round.
The viral clip showed the reality of "trying to shower with a water obsessed dog," and while Moose loves getting involved, his owners aren't so happy about it. No bath time is sacred with this pup because, whenever he hears the tap or the shower running, he is sure to find his way into the bathroom so he can join in.
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The video has delighted many social media users since it was posted on January 27, and it has been viewed over 177,000 times and gained more than 12,200 likes on TikTok under the username @charlie_theblackshepherd.
However, despite Moose's best efforts to join his owners and the showers they take, it is really not necessary for him to wash that often. PetMD says that German shepherds need to be bathed only a few times each year, mainly during their high-shedding periods, because the dog-friendly shampoo can help reduce the amount of hair left lying around the house. Washing too often can become a problem, as it can strip the fur coat of its natural oils, which are there to protect the dog's skin.
So, unfortunately for Moose, as much as he wishes he could hop in the shower with his owner, he needs to stay on the other side of the curtain.
German shepherds are energetic and very athletic, so it is vital that owners give them plenty of daily exercise and mental stimulation. If they don't get enough, PetMD says that they will develop undesirable behaviors because of all the pent-up energy. Activities they will certainly enjoy include herding, agility, tracking, and nose work because they put their renowned intelligence to the test.
TikTok users can't get enough of Moose's attempts to eat the water when it comes out the shower head, or to stare at the enticing pool of bubbles when his owner tries to have a relaxing bath. Alongside the hilarious clip, the caption reads: "If you know, you know."
As it turns out, Moose's owner isn't the only dog who won't leave his owner alone in the bathroom; many people also commented on the post to share their own similar experiences.
One comment reads: "this is why we replaced all doors levers with knobs."
Another person responded: "my gsd [German shepherd] is the exact same."
"The cutest video I've seen today," wrote a third TikTok user.
Newsweek reached out to @charlie_theblackshepherd via TikTok and email for comment. We could not verify the details of the case.
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