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Labrador Puppy Goes Viral for Summoning Owner on TikTok

12/8/2025

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A Labrador puppy learned to summon its owner by barking and moving in front of a pet camera, a December 7 TikTok moment that went viral.
The TikTok video has earned over 408,000 views and 56,000 likes, as viewers express amusement and empathy for the bond between pets and owners.
Newsweek invites owners to share adorable pet moments for a potential feature in the Pet of the Week lineup.

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A Labrador puppy learned to summon its owner by barking and moving in front of a pet camera, a December 7 TikTok moment that went viral.
The TikTok video has earned over 408,000 views and 56,000 likes, as viewers express amusement and empathy for the bond between pets and owners.
Newsweek invites owners to share adorable pet moments for a potential feature in the Pet of the Week lineup.