Dog 'Wanted a Friend,' but Seems To Have Some Regrets

The moment a dog who badly "wanted a friend," but appeared to have some regrets when he got one has been caught on camera in a hilarious viral video.

Shared by @abbs0607, the video started with the American bulldog sitting in the backyard, seemingly longing for companionship.

But what followed was a series of clips featuring the dog and his new playful pup friend.

With more than 1.1 million views, the video shows how the dog's new little sister loves to play rough, running around, play biting and even sitting on his head.

Newsweek has reached out to @abbs0607 via TikTok for comment.

In hundreds of comments on the video, people shared their reactions to the dog and his new sibling.

"I think he just wanted some quiet time," said Samanthasmith312, while CaseyW joked, "It's always that second child."

Viewer TeresaBuffalohorn found a silver lining and said: "At least he'll never be bored again."

When it comes to adding another pet to a single dog family, experts always emphasize carefully weighing the benefits and challenges.

While a second dog can provide companionship and prevent boredom and loneliness with much-needed mental stimulation for your pup, a second pet is a commitment, and behavioral challenges in both of the dogs should be considered.

A 2023 study published in the Oxford Academic Evolution, Medicine, and Public Health journal looked at more than 21,000 dog owners, and researchers found that social factors play a significant role in healthy aging for pet dogs.

Part of The Dog Aging Project, a collaboration between the University of Washington, Texas A&M, Arizona State University and other medical schools, they found that five factors resulted in better well-being in dogs: neighborhood stability, household income, social time with children, social time with animals, and their owner's age.

Researchers noted that dogs with other dogs or other pets in their house were rated as "significantly healthier" than dogs with fewer household companions.

The TikToker clarified though that the two are "best friends forever" really, and TikTokers saw the funny side too.

"Talk about 'careful what you wish for,'" laughed Jane, while Joshua likened it to a popular TV show: "Malcom in the middle in dog years."

Earlier this year another dog found their "new best friend" in the most unlikely place. When a German shepherd was looking through the fence to the neighbor's house, a Labrador jumped up to greet him in adorable footage.

Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@newsweek.com with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.