Owners Take Dog Camping Thinking He’d “Love It”—His Face Says Otherwise

A couple who thought a camping trip would be a fun and different activity the whole family would enjoy, quickly realized their dog wanted nothing to do with it.

A TikTok video posted on September 1 by user @emilygrant946 showed the couple’s camping set-up with a picnic table and a tiny home on wheels. A doggy blanket, water and food bowls were located next to the picnic table and since they were outside enjoying a snack, one would’ve thought the canine would be in that spot. However, he was nowhere to be found.

The clip then panned to where their dog decided to sit instead: inside and away from the fresh air. Lounging on the bed, he looked out the windows into the “frightening” outdoors. He avoided eye contact so they wouldn’t make him join them.

However, they eventually did, and he was not a happy camper. He stayed on the steps leading up to the tiny home with the biggest frown. He squinted at his owners in disgust thinking: “Why would they ever take me here?”

The couple truly thought their dog would “love it” and enjoy the experience, but he wanted to be inside the entire time. The owner told Newsweek via TikTok that camping was completely off the table for future vacations.

The hilarious TikTok video has reached 404,800 views and 56,000 likes as of Friday afternoon.

“He’s and indoor air-conditioned couch dog,” one TikTok user wrote.

Another pointed out and posted: “He doesn’t even want his paws touching those outside stairs.”

Even the official TikTok account for Google commented: “He’s already thinking of the route home.”

Why Isn’t My Dog Going Outside?

It might seem like every dog obsesses with the outdoors, and while that is true for most, some are the exception and want nothing more than a lazy day inside. Dogs cannot avoid the outdoors completely. They’ll need exercise and time to go to the bathroom.

A Dogster article published earlier this year shared five reasons your dog might want to stay indoors, including medical reasons, fear, trauma from past experiences, boredom or weather and climate discomfort. Owners should consider each reason to help their dog and solve the issue. If their hesitation is due to a medical reason, visit a vet. But no matter the reason, owners must be patient, remain positive and don’t force the dog into something they might be afraid of doing.

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