Some dogs walk politely down a snowy sidewalk. Ivy, the Wheaten Terrier, sees a fresh snowbank and thinks, job opportunity.

In the TikTok video, Ivy is out for a winter walk, leash on, tail up, and absolutely on a mission. Instead of trotting down the cleared path like a normal pup, she keeps throwing her whole fluffy body into the piles of snow lining the sidewalk. She leans in with her shoulder, scrapes her face through it, and practically shoves herself along the bank like she’s trying out for the city plow team.

Step, shove, scoot. Repeat.

It looks exactly like “snowplow training.” Just with more fluff and a lot less horsepower. Every time, sending powder flying and leaving a slightly more “Ivy-shaped” groove behind. Her human is laughing, the camera wobbling a bit as they try to keep up with this extremely dedicated miniature plow.

Once she’s clearly satisfied with her shift on sidewalk duty, Ivy decides it’s time to clock out and fully embrace the snow day. She flops onto her side, rolls onto her back, and wriggles in the snow, like it’s the world’s softest mattress. Paws in the air, beard full of flakes, she does a full-body snow angel and then pops back up, ready for another round.

It’s the kind of video that makes you want to put on 10 layers and go outside immediately, just to see if winter could ever be that fun for you, too.

Ivy’s “work then play” routine is honestly kind of inspiring. She’s not just existing in the weather; she’s collaborating with it. First, she “helps” with snow removal, then she reminds us that the season is also for joy, silliness, and cold noses pressed into fresh powder.

Let Your Dog Be a Little Snowplow (Safely)

Ivy’s plowing and flopping are adorable, and they’re great enrichment—as long as we keep things safe. The American Kennel Club notes that winter fun should be balanced with care: limiting time in extreme cold, checking paws for ice or irritation, and rinsing off road salt so it doesn’t dry or burn sensitive skin. Their guide on keeping dogs safe in cold weather breaks down simple ways to protect your pup while still letting them enjoy the snow to the fullest.

So go ahead and let your own “snowplow in training” carve little paths through the drifts. Then follow up with warm towels, cozy blankets, and maybe a treat for a job adorably well done.

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This story was originally published by PawNation on Feb 3, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add PawNation as a Preferred Source by clicking here.