This is the time of year when parents love dressing up their children in adorable outfits and taking those coveted holiday pictures to enjoy for years to come. In recent years, pet parents have jumped on board with the trend, and although sometimes the results are hilarious, they are always adorable!

Sampson, the Labradoodle, is a star of his own making! For years, his doggie ball pit videos have entertained people across the globe, and honestly, it’s a little hard for many to imagine him slowing down long enough to pose for a picture. But the little pup nailed it, and his mom shared the moment with all of his TikTok fans.

The clip is a short one, and with Sampson sporting his new reindeer ears, it’s tough to say who’s who—but we have a pretty good idea! What makes the video even funnier is the caption: “When your parents make you wear a stupid hat to take a stupid video with stupid fake pets!” which perfectly matches the Labradoodle’s bah humbug vibe.

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It’s clear he was over his mom’s antics before they even began. Still, Sampson was a good sport and really leaned into the reindeer theme—quite literally. As the camera rolled, the sweet pup must have been daydreaming about Santa Paws and all the amazing treats waiting under the tree, because he definitely started to lean a little!

Viewers Just Can’t Get Enough!

Many of Sampson’s fans left encouraging comments to reassure the pup that he was still as cute as ever. Here are a few highlights:

“But you look so cute doing it!”

“You look adorable, but that’s too funny. Be nice… Santa Paws is going to hear you!”

“Oh man… did you at least get paid?”

“So stinking cute!”

Even Mom got a kick out of her pup’s attitude, saying, “It’s the slow lean for me! LOL!” This little Doodle is adorable no matter what he’s doing, and honestly, we can’t wait to see what he’s up to next!

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This story was originally published by PawNation on Dec 25, 2025, where it first appeared in the News section. Add PawNation as a Preferred Source by clicking here.