Summary
A video of a golden retriever named Roo not wanting to go outside unless both of his owners are home went viral on TikTok. Roo, who is four years old and developed this habit recently, shows signs of separation anxiety as he refuses to leave the house or go to bed alone. The American Kennel Club advises using strategies to teach dogs independence in such cases.
Key Facts
- Roo is a golden retriever who refuses to go out without both of his owners present.
- The video of Roo's behavior has received nearly 8 million views on TikTok.
- His owners, Marissa and Joe Lombardi, describe his behavior as a habit started recently.
- Roo was adopted during the coronavirus pandemic, which may have contributed to his attachment and separation anxiety.
- The American Kennel Club suggests teaching dogs to spend time alone to reduce clinginess.
- Strategies include training dogs to stay in another room and keeping greetings calm.
- The TikTok video received over 1.2 million likes and thousands of comments discussing similar behaviors in other dogs.
