A video of a dog appearing to give her owner "the silent treatment" during a car journey has gone viral on TikTok.
The clip was posted by @shayde_mcgowan and has had 1.9 million views since it was shared on April 6.
A message overlaid on the video reads: "When you thought mum and dad were taking you out for an adventure, but actually got a puppy."
The footage shows a dog sitting in the back of a moving car, looking away while facing the back window. The camera then pans to a small puppy yawning, while sitting just behind a person in the passenger seat of the car.
A caption shared with the post says: "Dw [don't worry] they are best friends now, but she was so salty."
@shayde_mcgowan Dw they are bestfriends mow but She was so salty😭#kmartlovespets #fyp #trending #dog #drama @blayde @kmart australia
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Despite the canine appearing to give her new housemate the cold shoulder in the clip, "dogs can form relationships of comparable qualities with both humans and other dogs" and "these relationships vary along multiple components across different partners," according to a March 2019 study in Scientific Reports.
In an article for VCA, the animal hospital chain, veterinarians Ellen Lindell, Ryan Llera and Lynn Buzhardt noted: "Most dogs will welcome a new sibling, but it is not always smooth sailing."
Your current dog will face many changes when a new pup joins the household and may feel a bit displaced. "He may not like sharing his territory, toys, food, resting places, or humans," the veterinarians said.
They advised that it's best to introduce the two dogs on "neutral ground," a place that is new to both pets, to avoid territorial aggression.
"Have a friend or family member bring the current dog to a quiet park or green space while you bring along the new dog. Take each dog on a short walk and meet at a designated spot," they added.
'So Disappointed'
TikTok users were amused by the dog's reaction in the viral clip.
J wrote, "Oh she BIG mad" and Summer said, "She was so disappointed in you."
MyName described it as the "Ultimate betrayal" and Mariah Mccray simply wrote, "The silent treatment."
Sher said the dog must have been saying, "Why don't you just SAY you don't love me anymore?!"
Newsweek has contacted the original poster for comment via TikTok. This video has not been independently verified.
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