These days, dogs often accompany their owners almost everywhere. However, some workplaces don't allow pets, meaning they must stay at home, and, fortunately, pet cameras can help owners feel at ease by virtually checking on their furry friends.

On December 6, one owner did exactly that, and she was pleasantly surprised to see her two Labrador retrievers, Mr. Chubbs and Diesel, curled up together on the sofa, napping peacefully.

The footage shared to their very own TikTok account @mr.chubbs_and_diesel_ quickly went viral, gathering over 176,900 views and more than 27,400 likes. Newsweek reached out to @mr.chubbs_and_diesel_ for comment via TikTok. We could not verify the details of the case.

However, not all owners have the same experience. Some might catch their dogs being destructive or crying out for attention. In rare cases, the camera might capture something more alarming, such as a fire or an intruder in the house, which is why the American Kennel Club (AKC) praises pet cams for saving lives.

The AKC says many of these devices come with advanced features that can alert owners to potential trouble, such as:

• Full HD video with a wide-angle lens for clear, detailed viewing of your dog's activities.
• Real-time smart alerts to notify you when your dog is active.
• Night vision to keep an eye on your pup, even in lowlight conditions.
• Two-way audio so you can hear and comfort your dog remotely.
• Barking or howling alerts to help you investigate and address any issues.
• Person detection alerts to notify you when someone enters your home.
• Emergency alerts for critical events such as glass breaking or fire and carbon monoxide alarms.

The camera is also a great tool for dogs who suffer from separation anxiety as the two-way audio feature, allows owners to talk to their pets, which can help soothe both the animals and their humans.

"I always feel so bad leaving my pups for work but I'm glad they have each other. This video made me smile," said one user, and the owner agreed: "Same here! But then I go look and I feel like they are content."

"Precious babies! I keep saying I'm gonna get a camera so I can watch my two all day," posted another user.

A third commenter added: "Hope you have a dog walker to come take them every day. They should not sleep all day."

Their owner reassured they go on a walk before and after her six-hour shift and they have access to the backyard.

The Sleep Foundation says that most adult dogs require between eight and 13.5 hours of sleep per day, averaging just under 11 hours. In comparison, adult humans typically need seven to eight hours of sleep.

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