Some puppies whine when you leave the room. This Pug puppy? He takes the entire situation into his own paws and turns his portable kennel into a full-blown hamster wheel so he can roll himself right after Mom. In the adorable clip, the tiny Pug is inside a soft-sided mesh crate when he realizes she’s leaving, and instead of accepting his fate, he starts spinning the whole thing across the room like it’s a carnival ride.

What makes it even funnier is that we never see the mom at all, just this determined little potato rolling himself forward with pure emotional force. He flops, he wiggles, he spins, and the crate glides across the floor like he’s reenacting a stunt scene. It’s dramatic, it’s chaotic, and it is absolutely the behavior of a puppy who has decided that personal space is canceled for the foreseeable future.

The adorably funny TikTok video clip, shared on the @zazatyrae account, has people in the comments cracking up. One person said, “Not him turning it into a hamster wheel.” Someone else added, “Well, he’s playing… and he’s still in the pen…” facts.

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Someone else added, “This is how we decided my puppy needed a real kennel and not a playpen.” If you have a new puppy and find yourself in this same position, keep reading to learn why crate training is good for puppies.

Why Crate Training Is Good for Puppies

Crate training can feel intimidating at first, but it’s one of the most helpful things you can do for a growing puppy. A crate isn’t a punishment; it’s a safe, cozy little den where your dog can relax, decompress, and learn healthy boundaries. It helps with potty training, prevents chaos when you can’t supervise them, and keeps them from chewing your house into modern art. A crate also teaches puppies how to settle themselves, which is a game changer for clingy or anxious babies. And later in life, if they ever need to travel or recover from surgery, they’ll already be comfortable in a crate. When introduced gently and paired with treats and praise, most puppies end up loving their little home base.

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This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Dec 4, 2025, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.