Dogs love trips to the pet store because they usually mean a new toy or treat, even if it comes after a grooming session they don’t look forward to. But in a video shared by TikToker @mrs.borden, her Goldendoodle learns that not every visit ends with a prize, and her reaction is exactly like a toddler being told “no!”
Make sure your sound is on so you’ll hear her dramatic cries of protest the moment she realizes she’s leaving without a toy. She throws herself on the floor, howls and whimpers, and then pauses to look at her mom as if to check to see if her antics are working. Someone hand that girl an Oscar because she deserves one for giving the best dramatic performance of the year! You can watch the video here.
Mrs. Borden said in the caption, “She said no. Doggie threw a tantrum, LOL!” It was an epic tantrum at that!
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Do Dogs Really Throw Tantrums?
If you have a fur baby at home, you’ve probably witnessed a tantrum or two when they don’t get their way. My dog isn’t nearly as vocal as the Goldendoodle in the video; she’s more of a pouter, staring up at us with those big doe eyes, silently pleading for us to give in to whatever she wants.
According to Front of the Pack, doggie tantrums are absolutely real, but they’re a little different from the ones our human kids throw. While children might yell and stomp their feet, dogs tend to rely on dramatic body language to get their message across. They know exactly how to play on our emotions!
“Canine tantrums are better understood as emotional responses to various stimuli, which are often rooted in frustration, fear, or anxiety. Dogs lack the cognitive complexity to intentionally throw a tantrum like humans do, but they can certainly exhibit behaviors that indicate emotional distress. These may include whining, barking excessively, growling, snapping, or even destructive actions like chewing furniture or digging holes. These behaviors are typically their way of expressing frustration or discomfort, rather than calculated attempts to manipulate us.”
If there’s one thing all paw-rents can agree on, it’s that our pooches really do know exactly how to act to get what they want!
This story was originally published by PawNation on Nov 29, 2025, where it first appeared in the News section. Add PawNation as a Preferred Source by clicking here.