For nine years, Sampson, the Labradoodle, lived the leisurely life of an only child. He could hang out in his ball pit all day, tossing out the balls, making a mess, and even napping without interruption. But all that changed a few months ago when the sweet pup’s parents brought home a new puppy.
The other day, the adorable Labradoodle’s mom shared a TikTok video of the exact moment Sampson wished for his “only child” status to return, and it’s honestly hilarious.
The sweet pup was playing in his ball pit. He was really going to town, aggressively swimming through the brightly colored balls as they went flying in all directions. Viewers could tell in that moment that he was genuinely living his best life.
Then, out of nowhere, Brew (the new puppy sibling) zooms straight into the side of the ball pit and completely takes his older brother by surprise. As Brew’s zoomies grow more intense, Sampson pauses for a moment to figure out exactly how and why his play session was so rudely interrupted.
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Meanwhile, Brew darts off in the opposite direction, leaving his brother to think about his options. Sampson chose to shake off the upset, and he quickly chased the little pup out of sight.
They Really Love Each Other
After watching other videos shared by @sampson_the_dood, it’s clear the older Labradoodle really does love his little brother. However, I’d be willing to bet that every once in a while, Sampson has a brief moment when he wishes he could return to the single-dog household he was so accustomed to, even if it were just long enough to nap in his ball pit completely uninterrupted.
The sibling relationship is a complex bond—usually filled with love, laughter, and special moments, but sometimes irritation and a little chaos are mixed in. Whether they walk on two legs or four, siblings have a way of pushing each other’s buttons, while they share an unbreakable connection.
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This story was originally published by PawNation on Jan 12, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add PawNation as a Preferred Source by clicking here.