Just like toddlers, sometimes when our fur babies don’t get their way, they throw tantrums and pout about their horrible luck. Eggnog the Bulldog offers up the perfect example in this video that her mom shared at the end of May, and it’s the cutest thing you’ll see today!
Eggnog’s mom was taking a nice, relaxing bath when the dog requested that she be allowed in to join her mom. The answer of course was no, and Eggnog was not happy about it!
@eggnogthebulldog Worst mother ever 🤬😂 #englishbulldog #dogmom
I love the Bulldog’s side eye and then complete refusal to even look at her mom. She was completely ignoring her mom because she was so upset!
Commenters got a kick out of Eggnog’s reaction to being told no. @scdogmom pointed out, “Oh she BIG mad!!” @Jessica agreed, “The pout is priceless LOL!!!!” @Luckylibby made us all laugh when she said, “Oh man. She is a real killjoy with that pouting. Love her!!!”
@Blkahontas added, “Bulldog ignore meters are off the charts!!” and @Abbey Bramer shared, “My bulldog wouldn’t have gotten to this point. He would have kept trying until I got out ha ha!”
Related: Fascinating Video Explains How English Bulldogs Got Their Name
Do English Bulldogs Like Water?
While it may seem like Eggnog wants to get in and enjoy the warm bath water with her mom, I have a sneaking suspicion she just wants to be with her mom, wherever that may be. Most bulldogs don’t like the water and cannot swim unassisted. Their big heads, dense, heavy torsos, and short legs make them immediately sink in water. They also have breathing issues which can be exacerbated in the water.
If you have an English bulldog (or any dog for that matter) and want them to get more comfy in the water, The Bulldog Blog shared these tips:
- Fit your dog with a life jacket and a leash for protection
- Start off gently in the shallow end. Never throw them in to the deep end to shock them into swimming
- Remove distractions, such as other people and animals
- Let them swim a short distance to someone they trust in the water
- Repeat this at increasing lengths and depths until they are confident
Never make your dog do anything they’re not comfortable with and remember how important positive praise and reinforcements (bring on the treats)!