Dog “living best life” in pool while owner cleans has internet in stitches

A video of a “spoiled” dog relaxing on float in a pool has gone viral on TikTok.

The clip was shared by @southjerseyschnauzers and has had 6.4 million views since it was first posted on May 26.

A message overlaid on the video reads: “POV [point of view]: When you come home to your husband cleaning the pool and find this…”

The footage shows a man doing some work while immersed in the pool, before the camera then pans to a dog laying on a float in a relaxed belly-up position.

A note across the clip says, “She loves it,” before the clip ends.

While some canines can’t get enough of hanging out in a pool, “not every dog is a water baby,” explains the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA), a veterinary charity based in the U.K.

You should also never assume that your pup can swim. “If your dog isn’t leaping in the water at the first chance, it may be time for some swimming lessons,” says the VCA, one of North America’s largest animal hospital chains.

Never force your dog to try swimming. VCA advises that your dog “may be avoiding the water because they are tired or in pain and just aren’t up for the exercise.”

Swimming in water may be great form of exercise for dogs but certain breeds—such as dogs with short legs (such as corgis) or ones with short noses (such as pugs)—will find swimming to be difficult.

Dogs should never be left unsupervised in water. “Even a regular swimmer can get into trouble if they encounter strong currents or can’t figure out how to exit a pool,” warns the VCA.

Some swimming areas are much safer for dogs than others. These include lakes, dog-friendly beaches, slow-moving rivers as well as private swimming pools or paddling pools, says the PDSA.

‘Living Her Best Life’

Users on TikTok users were amused by the dog’s relaxed stance.

“Damn your dog is living her best life,” said pat55garcia, while Michael Nevarez asked: “Can I have this life?”

Moon baby 75 said: “Yes I think your pup is a little spoiled!!”

Kristina wrote: “Oh to be a dog floating in a pool on a sunny day with no responsibilities.”

Jasmin Vasquez noted: “It’s her world, y’all are just living in it.”

Newsweek has contacted the original poster for comment via TikTok. This video has not been independently verified.

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