If given the choice, most dogs would prefer to stay with their grandparents over their owners because of the endless treats. But because they don’t have a choice, one dog showed his true feelings in a recent TikTok.
Calvin the cavapoo—a mix between a Cavalier King Charles spaniel and a toy poodle—spent the weekend with his grandparents. It only took a few days for Calvin to taste the sweet life: treats, extra food, endless snuggles. He learned that he could do no wrong at his grandparents’ house. Realizing his worth, he wanted to make a change when he returned to his home.
In the November 13 TikTok video posted under the account @cavapoo.named.cal, Calvin sat with his parents in the living room. A seriousness overcame his demeanor as he readied to address his unfair treatment. His eyes peered into their souls. He had been unimpressed with the spoiledness level his parents had been giving him compared to his grandparents.
The text on the video read Calvin’s “expectations are higher now.” And to show them he meant business, he stomped on the ground. They needed to step up their game or else he would go live with his grandparents.
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Cal’s hilarious reaction amassed 860,700 views, 55,300 likes and 316 comments as of Friday. TikTok users immediately stood up for the injustice Calvin had been receiving with his owners.
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“The little stomp to indicate he was finally ‘putting his foot down!'” commented a viewer.
Another added: “Calvin ain’t having it!!! He said level up!”
Other owners know firsthand how dogs come home unimpressed after being with their grandparents: “Omg same I pick up my doodle and he’s like, ‘Wait I got to do whatever I wanted all night with grandma.'”
Someone else pointed out: “And they come back a lil chunkier bc the grandparents think you’re starving them.” The owner responded: “Exactly! My mom said, ‘You sure you are feeding him correctly?’ Like ma’am he’s fine.”
However, one cannot necessarily blame grandparents for always spoiling their human or furry grandchildren. An article from Scientific Origin reported that the bond between grandparents and grandchildren is rooted in emotional fulfillment, psychological rewards and social dynamics. The connection allows them to have unconditional love without the direct stress of parenting.
Grandparents might also see their grandbabies as a “reward for successfully raising children.” They feel accomplished seeing their children grow into adults and start their own families. Plus, grandparents typically have more time on their hands versus when they were raising their children. This gives them an opportunity to make up for lost time they might’ve felt they lost with their own children.
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