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Bichon Frise Prefers Human Lap Over Playtime at Dog Hotel

4/15/2026

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Theo, a bichon frise, spent his first stay at a dog hotel sitting on a staff member's lap rather than playing with other dogs, a moment captured on closed-circuit television (CCTV).
His owner, who runs the Instagram account @bichon_theodore, says Theo prefers human companionship in unfamiliar settings.
The video has over 623,000 views and sparked amused reactions from viewers who relate to Theo's behavior.

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Theo, a bichon frise, spent his first stay at a dog hotel sitting on a staff member's lap rather than playing with other dogs, a moment captured on closed-circuit television (CCTV).
His owner, who runs the Instagram account @bichon_theodore, says Theo prefers human companionship in unfamiliar settings.
The video has over 623,000 views and sparked amused reactions from viewers who relate to Theo's behavior.