A dog's dedication to its owner after she previously had a panic attack is proof that humans do not deserve dogs.
The owner wrote in Sunday's TikTok video, which was posted to the account @yogibearthebullchow, that she "once had a huge panic attack in the bath" and ever since then, her chow bulldog mix named Yogi refuses to leave her side. His eyes stay peeled on her at all times, especially while she is in the bathtub.
The clip shows her point of view while she's in the bath. You can barely see Yogi's face over the side, but he is there intently watching with his ears perked up as if he is ready to respond any moment.
The caption reads: "My big softie."
The owner should expect zero alone time now as Yogi won't let her out of his sight. He has found his duty to service and protect his mom and he won't back down.
It's impossible for viewers not to swoon over the preciousness of this video. Yogi cares deeply for his owner and he only wants to make sure she is safe.
A viewer commented from the dog's perspective: "Taking care of my Mama is a high priority."
Another TikTok user added: "Animals are earth angels they have a connection we can't match. He's beautiful."
A third echoed: "I'd take one dog over a million humans. Most loyal, trustworthy, and pure species."
Newsweek reached out to @yogibearthebullchow via TikTok for additional comment.
Service Dogs Duties
A dog's ability to serve humans goes way beyond protection. Many people turn to dogs to help them medically. Service dogs help a person with a disability to lead a more independent life and the task the dog performs is directly related to the person's disability.
A few examples of service dogs include guide dogs who help blind and visually impaired individuals, hearing dogs, mobility dogs, and medical alert dogs.
Emotional support animals (ESA) are slightly different than service dogs, but they still help individuals by alleviating one or more symptoms or effects of a person's disability. These animals often provide support to those who suffer from anxiety and panic disorders, providing their owners with a constant sense of comfort and security. ESAs do not have to be dogs.
A trained service dog will help their human during an anxiety attack by bringing medication and water over to them. They might even bring over a phone to which the individual can call their therapist or other support system. Service dogs might also lead someone to their human if they sense their person is in crisis.
Both service dogs and ESA animals can also give their person going through a panic attack tactile stimulation such as licking your face or hand to help disrupt an emotional overload, provide pressure against their chest or abdomen to create a calming effect, and give a calming presence.
Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@newsweek.com with some details about your best friend and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
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