We all know that dogs love going for walks. Have you ever met a pup that doesn’t enjoy a long stroll through the park? Personally, I haven’t. My dog always relished running and going for walks; it was one of his favorite rituals, especially when he could run laps around the neighborhood. But the thought that a dog might not like going for a walk seems almost unbelievable—until we see one dog’s unique story.
He Doesn’t Want To Go For A Walk?!
Whenever Brittany Haffner and Mike Karas tried taking their dog, Bruce, for a walk, they noticed something unusual—it’s as if he didn’t want to go. This led them to recall a significant incident from five years earlier when Bruce was tricked into a seven-mile run instead of a simple walk. Ever since that day, he has been hesitant about going for walks.
Every time Bruce sees a leash, he assumes it means he’s in for another long run rather than a leisurely walk. It took time, but Brittany and Mike eventually succeeded in convincing him that they were just going for a stroll, and now Bruce is much more agreeable when it’s time to head out.
Heartwarming Reactions On TikTok
The couple found Bruce’s reluctance to go for a walk amusing, so Brittany decided to record his reaction and share it on TikTok. Many viewers were shocked by his behavior, as they had never witnessed such wariness in their own dogs. One commenter said: “Yeah, my dogs would never. I once had to carry my NEARLY FULL GROWN golden retriever home for 15 minutes when I was 14 because he wouldn’t go.” This serves to highlight how unique Bruce’s behavior truly is; it’s baffling that he is not keen on running, perhaps because of that daunting seven-mile journey.
Another viewer remarked, “Also how I’d react if I got tricked into going on a 7 mile hike 5 years ago.” Others shared similar experiences, with one user stating: “I went hiking with my golden ONCE… My back hurt for weeks after carrying her and my heavy backpack down the trail again because she just straight up REFUSED to walk back.”
This highlights how relatable Bruce’s story is, as many individuals echoed similar sentiments about being misled into strenuous situations. Life can be filled with amusing and unexpected moments with our dogs, and Bruce serves as a perfect illustration of that.
