Laughter As Golden Determined To Settle in His Spot—No Matter What

When Erin Scanlon, 27, brought home a new puppy named Tuffy to join her golden retriever Teddy, she was delighted to see how well they bonded. Despite Teddy being initially wary of the puppy’s energy, the two dogs quickly became best friends. They can often be seen cuddling or play fighting together, showing a strong bond.

However, Teddy, who was used to being the only dog in the house, still has his preferences. A viral video captured the moment when Teddy asserted his dominance by reclaiming his favorite spot on the couch from Tuffy. In the clip shared on TikTok, Teddy can be seen climbing over the puppy and sitting down on his spot, much to Tuffy’s confusion.

Scanlon explained that Teddy loves his spot on the couch and wasn’t willing to give it up to Tuffy. Despite the puppy taking the spot first, Teddy pushed his way in to make room for himself, displaying his determination to maintain his place.

The heartwarming and amusing video has garnered over 1.4 million views on TikTok, with viewers finding Tuffy’s reaction and Teddy’s assertiveness endearing. Many commenters likened Teddy to a character from The Big Bang Theory for his insistence on having his spot on the couch.

Introducing a new puppy to an older dog requires patience and supervision to ensure a smooth transition. Following guidelines from the American Kennel Club, owners should facilitate the introduction in a neutral space and provide breaks for the older dog to avoid overwhelming them with the puppy’s energy.

If you have cute or funny videos or pictures of your pets, you can share them with Newsweek for a chance to be featured in the Pet of the Week segment.