Labrador Retriever looks confused at mother while babysitting new puppy brother

Do you have childhood memories of being confused about why a baby cries? Or as a babysitting teen who doesn’t know why a toddler throws a tantrum — or what to do about it? Well, there is a Labrador Retriever that can now fully identify.

On October 27, 2024, TikTok user Nancy Tang (@im_so_nancy_) shared a video of her dog Moose, who is very confused with his new brother. Look!

The video gives a bird’s eye view of two beautiful Labrador Retrievers, Moose and Maverick. Moose is Maverick’s new big brother, a little puppy, and the two siblings are still getting to know each other.

It’s pretty easy to guess that Moose isn’t sure what to think of his new brother yet, since he won’t stop making noise. He “looks after” the young puppy while his parents work upstairs, and the look on Moose’s face says it all: “Please save me.”

Maverick’s adorable nagging to communicate leaves Moose feeling very confused, and he looks up to his parents to try to tell them to let him out of the locked room and cancel his “babysitting” duties .

The reactions to the video are hilarious because others can see the look on Moose’s face and relate to it. One person wrote: “The eldest says ‘What did I do to deserve this!?'” and someone else added: “My Aussie would be gone like ‘ma why did you teach me to parkour over high things if not?’ jump the fence?'”

Another viewer joked that Moose followed Maverick and told him, “No, not that, don’t touch, stop.” That perfectly summarizes what Moose’s body language seems to communicate from our perspective.

How to introduce your new puppy to your older dog

It’s really exciting when a family expands and… welcomes another dog in the mix. It may be perfect for the family, including the other pets, but some guidelines can make the transition and introduction easier for everyone.

According to César, “First impressions are very importantespecially if your dog is used to being the only dog competing for your attention. This means that careful consideration must be given to how you approach this introduction before the puppy comes home.

They suggest a few steps pet parents should take before, during and after introducing a new puppy or sibling to an older dog, and the first is to prepare for that introduction.

“Before you bring your new dog or puppy home, place everything your dog can guard in one area,” the brand advises. This means you need to have all the toys, beds, food bowls, and separate bowls for the new puppy.

When it comes time to introduce the dogs in person, it’s smart to have someone else nearby who can help secure one of the dogs while you go with the other. Then go to a neutral place, such as a dog park.

“It’s best to avoid introducing the dogs into the home – or even the yard – where the dog’s dog can become territorial,” the site continues. “Open spaces are ideal, as there are lots of interesting sights and sounds to distract the dogs.”

The American Kennel Club makes it a point to remind pet parents that the energy levels between a puppy and an adult dog may not get along well. It’s a good idea to give your puppy plenty of time and space to run out of energy – and to make time for one-on-one quiet time with your older dog.

“Periods of separation during the day can take pressure off the older dog and give both dogs much-needed breaks,” the club explains. “While puppies are cute, they can be annoying to older dogs. You need to make sure the older dog still gets plenty of one-on-one attention from the family.”

Hopefully, after a slow and thoughtful introduction and continued opportunities for the dogs to bond, the home will be filled with more love and fun than you thought possible.