Summary
Mae, a senior dog, has a nightly routine where she barks every evening between 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Owner Hanna Bates Bowers shared a video on TikTok seeking explanations for this behavior, which has attracted widespread attention and various theories.
Key Facts
- Mae is a senior dog who barks every night at a specific time.
- Owner Hanna Bates Bowers posted a video on TikTok showing Mae's routine.
- The video received over 900,000 views and sparked many discussions online.
- Bowers refers to Mae's barking time as the "witching hour."
- "Witching hour" describes a burst of activity at a predictable time, though it's not a scientific term.
- Some social media users suggested Mae might be "sundowning," a condition seen in older dogs.
- Sundowning involves confusion and restlessness that worsen in the evening.
