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Mom's Dogs Navigate Elevator Alone, Sparks Online Debate

1/27/2026

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Elizabeth Vanderbrouk, a mother in Switzerland, sent her Bernese mountain dog Carl and Newfoundland Steve down the elevator alone to navigate her small apartment building with a baby and two large dogs.
The dogs successfully exited the elevator and waited for Vanderbrouk.
Vanderbrouk shared the moment on Instagram, where it drew millions of views.
Public reaction varied, with some praising the dogs' training and others criticizing the decision as irresponsible.

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Elizabeth Vanderbrouk, a mother in Switzerland, sent her Bernese mountain dog Carl and Newfoundland Steve down the elevator alone to navigate her small apartment building with a baby and two large dogs.
The dogs successfully exited the elevator and waited for Vanderbrouk.
Vanderbrouk shared the moment on Instagram, where it drew millions of views.
Public reaction varied, with some praising the dogs' training and others criticizing the decision as irresponsible.