Owners who check on their dogs with pet cameras aren't prepared for what they'll see

Pet cameras did their part by capturing mischievous dogs behaving unexpectedly while their owners were away.

A dog owner known as @kate29090 on TikTok wanted to see what his dog had been up to while he was gone. And thanks to her handy pet camera, she was able to move the camera and see where her beloved fur baby was hiding inside her house.

It didn't take long to find her dachshund, but she wasn't prepared for what she saw. The not-so-sneaky bandit stood on the table and looked as if he were the owner of the store.

The caption of the Jan. 15 TikTok video reads, “Pov: Checking the dog's camera.”

The small dog didn't seem to mind that he was caught in the act. He didn't jump off the table. He stood there confidently on all four legs, but to be fair, he looked slightly larger than a typical dachshund's 8-9 inches.

Pets lead completely different lives when their owners are gone. The comments section of her post let pet owners know they're not alone, as other pet parents are also standing in her shoes.

One viewer wrote: “My child does the same thing and waits for me to leave so he can jump on the table.”

“Our dog trainer said he does it to ensure safety in the highest part of the house or apartment because he needs to protect himself,” another man added.

newsweek We have reached out to @kate29090 for additional comment.

This isn't the first time a dog has sneaked up to a high place, and it won't be the last. Dogs that jump on counters are known as countersurfers, as they scavenge around for food scraps.

It may seem impossible to break this bad habit, but with a combination of prevention and training, you may be able to prevent their dirty feet.

First, your best option is to put away all food after use and give the area a good clean. Owners also need to be consistent. The Daily Puppy says it only takes a moment of success for the dog to come back. If your pet doesn't know basic commands yet, start the training process. Train your dog to move to a designated area when food is gone.

Other ways to stop your dog from countersurfing include using noise makers, providing mental and physical stimulation, or breaking up your dog's mealtimes so he can eat multiple times a day.

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