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Reason Owner Has Been Up and Out Since 7AM With Dog Delights Internet

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A social-media video revealing why one dog owner was up and out early on a Saturday morning has gone viral, earning over almost 165,000 views.

The reason has nothing to do with work—or even an especially energetic pup demanding a dawn walk. Instead, the 10‑year‑old Staffordshire bull terrier, Rhaegar, simply wanted to ride the bus.

The white dog, who sports a distinctive black patch around one eye, was filmed sitting upright on a seat like a human. Text over the TikTok clip reads: “this goblin has had me up since 7am on a Saturday going around and around our town on the bus. He is obsessed with buses.”

At the time of writing, the video had earned over 18,000 likes and many comments from people who wished they were on the bus with Rhaegar.

One user asked: “That’s so cute how do you know he loves the bus and does he just tell you when he is done and wants to get off?!”

The owner replied: “Yeah usually because he needs the toilet, he will be looking out the window then jump down which means he wants me to ring the bell for the next stop, then depending on where we are I take him for lunch, what’s really funny is he knows where we are and which stop he wants to get back on the bus at it blows my mind.”

Another viewer added, “If I sat next to him. We’d be having cuddles,” while a third agreed: “If I saw this handsome guy on the bus it would 10000000 [percent] make my day.”

A fourth user wondered whether Rhaegar had ever been jolted off his seat “when the bus slams on the breaks?”

The owner reassured them: “The buses don’t really do that and if the bus has the head rests on the back of the seats I put a seatbelt on him attached to his harness and the headrest, he’s also really in tune with the bus moving, it’s never happened.”

Based on guidance from the American Kennel Club, here are five tips for helping canines feel confident and safe on public transportation:

  1. Build social confidence—expose your dog to different people, places, and environments so they learn to relax in busy settings.
  2. Teach essential commands—cues such as down, stay, wait, come, and quiet help keep canines calm and controlled during travel.
  3. Get them comfortable with carriers and equipment—if a carrier or harness will be used, introduce it at home and during short car rides first.
  4. Desensitize to loud or unusual noises—play recordings of transit sounds—such as subway announcements or car horns—while offering treats to create positive associations.
  5. Prioritize safety and preparedness—ensure vaccinations are current, ID tags and microchips are in place, and pack essentials such as water, waste bags, and cleaning supplies. Watch for signs of stress and consider leaving your dog at home if they remain uncomfortable.

Newsweek reached out to @raggylance23 for comment via TikTok. We could not verify the details of the case.



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