Owner Shows What Happens When Giant Mastiff "Needs Rescuing"

One social media video has shown exactly what can happen when the bigger dog breeds try their luck at fitting into tiny spaces.

The viral video, which has been viewed more than 1.6 million times since it was first shared to TikTok on January 21, captured Bowser, the 3-year-old English mastiff, getting stuck inside his owner's small bathroom.

Viewers watched as the dog, who had entered the room with ease, began to struggle and grunt for help while attempting to reverse and leave. His owner, Chrissy Kiernan, shared in the post that she suspects Bowser's hesitance to exit on his own may have been down to a gate that had been partially blocking the bathroom entrance.

She had titled the video: "When your giant dog needs rescuing."

"I heard a little 'ruff' from Bowser. I knew he needed my help cuz this happens all the time. So I grabbed my phone and started calling out to him until I found him in the bathroom," Kiernan told Newsweek.

"He does not like to go through spaces that he doesn't think he can fit easily. I first tried to encourage him to back up or turn around on his own but he still gave me another little 'ruff' like he wasn't comfortable."

"Eventually, I moved the gate and once I did that, he completely turned around and came out of the bathroom. Bowser is innocent and sweet and that makes him so funny and lovable," she added.

Kiernan continued that the English Mastiff was welcomed into the family during the pandemic as a puppy.

"He is goofy, quirky, funny and just so kind. He is our family's emotional support dog," she said.

Bowser and his family live in Los Angeles.

What Do The Comments Say?

Since it was shared on the social media platform on January 21 by @bowserthemastiff, the TikTok post has been liked by over 203,000 users and commented on more than 2,000 times.

"That was a close one! We almost lost him," one user wrote.

Another user added: "The bigger the dog, the bigger the baby."

A third user shared: "What a dramatic rescue! I was in the edge of my seat the entire time."

The TikTok post can be seen here.

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