It's not news that many dogs are afraid of thunderstorms. It's quite the common thing actually, dogs just don't like those loud noises. Whether it's thunder, fireworks, or a car backfiring. Dogs hear that huge BOOM and go scurrying under a bed or start whining like they were shot. What isn't very common, however, is for a dog to hear thunder and then you look over at them and they are ready to FIGHT. Well, that's exactly how this TikToker's dog looked.
Don't get me wrong, when you look at the tail, it's obvious the little guy is spooked. But that stance! He went from innocent lil house pet to I WILL THROW DOWN, IDGAF. His elbows out, fangs gleaming, ears tucked back—oh he's ready to fight that thunder. He's really saying, “SAY THAT TO MY FACE, THUNDER!”
“The thunderstorm had him tweaking”
Many viewers are concerned for the pup. Many think he is possibly a skinwalker, others are just simply confused by the stance. “Bro went into 4 wheel drive,” one viewer commented. “Bro thinks this town ain't big enough,” another added. “Bros flexing,” someone else said. Many are afraid of the lil guy, calling him the "nightmare demon in their closet." “One person said, ”all fun and games til it runs at you like that…" Another added, “That is most definitely not your dog anymore.”
“I am TERRIFIED”
Apparently, it's not just thunderstorms that freak this pouch into flex mode. He'll square up with anyone for any reasons. He can't have a treat? COME AT ME, BRO. He has to pee outside? SAY THAT TO MY FACE. You get the picture. It's a pretty scary one…
However, turns out, this dog isn't always walking around like this. I repeat, this is NOT a deformity. This is just his flight or fight response. Obviously, he chooses fight. The true struggle here is if you're a dog lover and you think he's cute, but are also kind of afraid. Like, he very well could be a cryptid in a dog costume, or he could just be an adorable lil pup with a quirky fear response… Either way, the Internet loves him!
Proof he usually stands like a normal dog:
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