Apparently, Otto, the German Shepherd, isn’t a big fan of the doggie salon.
In a cute TikTok clip, Otto is howling with displeasure as his fur gets a little blowout.
“POV: Mom and Dad take you to your favorite store, but you end up in the back room,” the clip reads.
Poor Otto! Take a look. It reminds us of the old quote, “There is no beauty without pain.”
“I will never understand them,” a fan commented. “They love going into muddy puddles but don’t like baths! Make it make sense!”
“That is exactly how mine sounds when I take him,” another viewer stated.
“I hope he got a good treat,” a third person added.
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Why Don’t Dogs Like Baths?
Of course, some dogs are fine at bath time and seem to enjoy a little pampering.
Most, however, don’t enjoy baths, often viewing them as fairly stressful.
Looking at Otto’s TikTok page, @thats_so_otto, it’s clear that he spends a lot of time in the great outdoors, so, sorry big fella, you’re gonna have to head to the groomer now and again!
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Do they have doggie headphones? I bet if those enormous German Shepherd ears were covered during the blow-dryer portion of this salon visit, Otto would have a nicer time, and dare I say, enjoy himself!
You have to imagine that if you’re a big furry dog, you’ll probably end up at the groomer for a little longer. So maybe Otto could benefit from some of the zen-like components of a modern human spa treatment.
Perhaps a massage before getting into the tub? Soft lighting? Aromatherapy? Maybe some ambient music to keep the vibe nice and mellow?
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Regardless, Otto is a super-cute pooch, and I bet he’ll look like a million bucks after this trip to the groomer! He seems to spend a lot of time taking walks and hanging out with other dogs (and cows, too!), so it’s probably worth a little time at the groomer to look his best!
This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Feb 15, 2026, where it first appeared in the Dogs section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.