Hearts Melt As 'Aggressive' Husky Learns To Love PuppyâBecome Best Friends
Social media users have had their hearts melted after seeing how a husky who was dubbed "aggressive" gradually learned to love the new puppy, and now they're practically inseparable.
The adorable clip was shared on TikTok by user @honeythehusky_ showing the dog's anger toward the puppy when they first met. The husky, named Honey, repeatedly bared her teeth and had to wear a muzzle during the early days, but her owner didn't lose hope that one day they'd become friends.
Over time, Honey learned to love her Malinois sibling and footage shows them happily playing together in the house and out in the yard. The duo has become incredibly close ever since, and pictures show them laying together just about everywhere they go.
Footage showing their gradual friendship has delighted the internet, generating more than 1.2 million views and over 211,500 likes on TikTok so far.
Layered over the clip, the caption reads: "You can't bring a puppy home with an aggressive dog in the house." But when the video flashes forward to the pair getting along, it changes to: "If you could see 'em now, you'd be proud."
Introducing any resident dog (whether they're reactive or not) to a new dog should be done with caution and patience. The Humane Society of the United States explains that they should meet on neutral territory, and if they don't display any negative behaviors, they should be rewarded with treats.
Owners should pay close attention to their body language, and if either dog shows a defensive or wary response, they should quickly be distracted by something else.
It's important that the dogs determine the pace of their integration, and they shouldn't be forced to interact. The Humane Society highlight that the more patient owners are, the better the chances of success.
Of course, as the introductions continue and they see each other more often (and in their new home), owners should continue rewarding good behavior with high value treats. They want to build positive associations with their new sibling, which rewards and praise can help with.
What Did TikTokers Say?
Since the video went viral online, social media users have loved seeing how the unlikely pair became so close with each other. Their owner has continued sharing videos of the two dogs on TikTok, showing just how much has changed between them since that early hostility.
With over 450 comments on the TikTok post so far, many have praised Honey for learning to accept her new sibling, while others hailed their owner for believing that it was indeed possible.
One comment reads: "She just needed a chance."
Another TikToker wrote: "Sometimes that puppy will show them that not every other dog is going to hurt them, sometimes that puppy shows them love."
"Thank you for not misunderstanding the dog, so sweet on the inside once she trusts you," added another commenter.
Another TikTok user commented: "they realized they needed one another in the long run."
Newsweek reached out to @honeythehusky_ via TikTok and Instagram for comment. We could not verify the details of the case.
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