If you live with a giant breed dog, you are already well aware that the concept of “personal space” is nothing more than a polite suggestion.
Whether it’s a Great Dane trying to fit onto a barstool or a Saint Bernard convinced they are a lap dog, big dogs have a unique way of making themselves at home—usually exactly where you are sitting.
However, one humungous Mastiff has officially taken the “velcro dog” trophy to a whole new level.
In a viral video that is currently leaving the internet in stitches, this gentle giant decided that his mom’s relaxing bath time was the perfect opportunity for some mandatory family bonding.
The scene starts out peacefully enough.
After a long day, mom had set the stage for the ultimate relaxation ritual: a warm bath, plenty of bubbles, and a few moments of much-needed silence.
But as any parent (of humans or hounds) knows, silence is usually the first sign that something “big” is about to happen.
Enter the Mastiff. With the stealth of a freight train, the massive dog wanders into the bathroom, eyes locked on the tub.
Most dogs see a bathtub and run for the hills, imagining the horrors of shampoo and scrubbing.
But this Mastiff? He saw a giant, human-sized water bowl with his favorite person inside, and he simply couldn’t resist.
The comedy reaches its peak when the dog decides that watching from the sidelines isn’t enough.
Despite weighing nearly as much as a small refrigerator, the Mastiff begins to carefully (or as carefully as a giant can) hoist his front paws over the edge of the tub.
Mom’s laughter fills the room as she realizes her solo spa day has just become a team sport.
The dog’s expression is one of pure, unadulterated curiosity. He isn’t trying to be naughty; he truly seems to believe that he is helping.
With his massive jowls hovering just inches above the water, he begins to “investigate” the bubbles, his tail thumping against the bathroom tiles with the force of a drumbeat.
What makes the video so relatable is the Mastiff’s complete lack of awareness regarding his own size.
To him, he is still that tiny puppy who could be carried in one hand.
The fact that his head is roughly the size of a microwave doesn’t factor into his decision-making process.
He leans in further, his giant paws creating miniature tidal waves in the tub, effectively ending any hope mom had of staying dry.
It is a masterclass in canine logic: if Mom is in the “giant white bowl,” then the “giant white bowl” is clearly the best place to be.
The video has resonated with millions of viewers, particularly those who share their homes with “velcro” breeds.
Commenters have been quick to share their own stories of giant dogs who have no concept of boundaries, from Mastiffs who try to join in on yoga sessions to Newfoundlands who think they belong in the shower.
It’s a hilarious reminder that for these dogs, love is measured in proximity.
If they aren’t touching you, leaning on you, or hovering over your bathtub, they aren’t quite close enough.
Ultimately, the Mastiff’s bath-time intrusion is a testament to the incredible bond between humans and their giant-breed companions.
They may be big, they may be slobbery, and they may take up 90% of the bed (and the bathtub), but their hearts are even bigger than their frames.
Mom may not have gotten her peaceful soak, but she got something much better: a viral memory and a soggy, 150-pound reminder that she is the center of her dog’s universe.
