Every dog has their thing. Some roll over. Some play dead. Some pretend they don’t know basic commands unless snacks are involved. And then there’s this guy, who apparently gets his nails done like he’s headlining Coachella. Not just a routine grooming moment. A show. A full-on, ticketed event with pyrotechnics, an encore, and probably a merch table.
In this TikTok from @wanderwithrescues, a dog is seen calmly filing his nails on a mounted scratchboard. Seems normal at first. Cute. Functional. He’s clearly a well-trained king just handling his grooming like a pro.
In this TikTok, you expect it to be a chill moment of responsible paw care. But then, out of absolutely nowhere, it escalates. This good boy doesn’t just file. He starts stomping. head-banging.
Giving full performance energy like the living room just turned into a main stage, and he’s the star. His whole body gets into it, paws pounding, head nodding, rhythm locked in like he’s rehearsed this a thousand times. It’s so intense, you’d swear there’s a smoke machine just off camera and a crowd of fans howling from the hallway.
“More Energy, More Energy, More Footwork, More Footwork”
The comments had no choice but to match the energy. @Aleya nailed it with “I think your dog is right-handed” while @rohan yelled “more energy, more energy, more footwork, more footwork” like they were coaching a halftime show. @Mandi showed appreciation for the dedication, and @aleah summed it up perfectly with “tf i started dancing with him.” And honestly, same.
This dog is not just filing his nails. He is auditioning for something. He is summoning ancestors. He is feeling the rhythm of the grind board in his soul. The video moves from casual self-care to full-on concert mode so quickly, you don’t even realize you’re smiling until your cheeks hurt,
It’s a performance. It’s a lifestyle. It’s pet care turned punk rock. Someone please send me the warm-up playlist he listens to before going in, for science purposes, obviously.
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This story was originally published by PetHelpful on Jan 22, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add PetHelpful as a Preferred Source by clicking here.