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Newsweek
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Pet Cam Reveals What Sleeping With a Belgian Malinois Is Really Like
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. In a viral TikTok video, the owner of a dog named Fido revealed what it's really like to sleep with a Belgian Malinois, and internet users can't cope with it. The hilarious clip, shared on Thursday under the username @ shows the poster trying to sleep as Fido does everything in his power to be as close to her as possible. He hugs her, headbutts her, and even takes the pillow from her. "Your head weighs like 10 pounds. Get [out of] here. You're why [I've got to] see a chiropractor", she tells the pup, as she tries to get him to move away from her. "POV [point of view]: you sleep with a Malinois" she writes in the post. "Peaceful? No. Adorable? Absolutely." With their problem-solving abilities and observational skills, Belgian Malinois are among the most intelligent dog breeds in the world. They are also know for being very versatile, quick learners and hard-working. Their unique abilities and easy trainability make them great candidates for police and military work; search and rescue operations and detection tasks, identifying explosives, drugs and even cancer. But the same qualities that make them special also make them quite high-maintenance. Georgia-based veterinarian Jess Kirk, writes in a Vet Explains Pets article that these pups need a lot of mental and physical stimulation to thrive, and are not the best choice for an owner who's not willing to put in the work. Before getting a Malinois, she suggests an owner must be ready to provide daily walks, runs and playtime, as well as engage their pups in activities that challenge their minds. A lack of stimulation can cause destructive behaviors of all sorts. A stock image shows a Belgian Malinois lying on a bed. A stock image shows a Belgian Malinois lying on a bed. getty images The video of Fido quickly went viral on social media and it has so far received over 4 million views and 571,100 likes on TikTok. One user, Gomez and friends, said: "To all the people who thinks a dog doesn't belong in a bed, furniture or even inside. "I'm sorry you never had a soul dog, and I'm even more sorry you don't know the feeling of wonderful blissful sleep with a pet in your arms. It's wonderful. I get panic attacks, anxiety and overthink myself to tears, but cuddling my pets gets me right to sleep." Kaygabs3 wrote: "Don't post stuff like this now I want a Malinois and I KNOW I'm not the right owner for this breed." Thekinkle added: "I dog sit a maligator and there is no way I could sleep with her forever, she literally needs to breathe my air." Newsweek reached out to @ for comment via TikTok comments. We could not verify the details of the case. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
Newsweek
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Woman Wonders What Her Dogs Do Home Alone—Can't Cope With Petcam Footage
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Wondering what her pups were up to while she was out, a dog owner decided to check her pet-cam, but she was not prepared for what she found them doing. The hilarious footage, shared on TikTok on Wednesday under the username @frantb3, shows the mischievous duo engaging in a fight over who gets to play with a piece of underwear they stole from their owner. "Me: [I wonder] what the girls are doing right now. The girls," reads layover text in the clip. It is not uncommon for dogs to show interest in their owner's clothing items, socks, and shoes, including smelly used ones. But a Dogster article medically reviewed by Dr. Amanda Charles says that they have their reasons. When your dog steals the stuff you wear, it is because it smells of you and they love your scent, so you should really be flattered rather than angry. It could also be that they are smelling something of interest, like food crumbs stuck in your socks. However, the dog might also be acting out of boredom, using destructive behavior as a coping mechanism. Dr. Jess Kirk says in a Vet Explains Pets article that there could also be a medical condition behind it, known as pica, characterized by a compulsive urge to eat nonfood items. Playing with your clothes is not only inconvenient to you, but it can also become dangerous for your pup if they accidentally ingest them, because it can lead to gastrointestinal obstructions. To make sure your pup doesn't get hold of any of your items, avoid leaving clothing lying around in the house and keep wardrobes and drawers closed. Stock image: Two small dogs play in a room. Stock image: Two small dogs play in a room. getty images The video quickly went viral on social media and has so far received over 454,000 views and more than 38,000 likes on the platform. One user, Yuadi Santander, commented: "One time I saw my dogs wearing a boxer, and it belonged to the neighbor's son. I don't know how it ended up in my yard, and the dogs kept stretching and stretching, and the poor little boy kept yelling, 'Nooooo!" GC Yazmin posted: "Mine were wearing my underwear on the street, between my three dogs. I was coming back from the store, so embarrassed because my husband was chasing them, wanting to take them off, because they were his favorites." Vi wrote: "They are checking the elastic, don't worry. They will last a thousand more times." Newsweek reached out to @frantb3 for comment via TikTok comments. We could not verify the details of the case. Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@ with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
