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Dog mom shares adorable video of the 'chores' her pitbull pup thinks she’s doing
Dogs are naturally driven by a sense of purpose and a need for belonging, which are all part of their instinctual pack behavior. When a dog has a job to do, it taps into its needs for structure, purpose, and the feeling of contributing to its pack, which in a domestic setting translates to its human family.But let’s be honest: In a traditional domestic setting, dogs have fewer chores they can do as they would on a farm or as part of a rescue unit. A doggy mom in Vancouver Island, Canada had fun with her dog’s purposeful uselessness by sharing the 5 “chores” her pitbull-Lab mix does around the house.The mom says Rhubarb has chores because “we didn’t raise a freeloader.”Here are 5 “chores” that Rhubarb has mastered. @rhubarbthedoggo No freeloaders on my watch ??♀️ #pittiesoftiktok #dogtiktokers #dogsoftiktok #pitbulllove #pibblelove #pibbles #pibblemixesoftiktok #pitbullmix #dogfluencers #doggotiktoker #dogmomsoftiktok #dogmomlife #dogmoms #dogtiktokviral #dogmomma #prettypitty #prettypittie #prettypitties #dogrelatable #relatabledogmom #relatabledog ♬ Dump Truck(Back It Up & Dump It) - KINFOLK THUGS 1. Makes sure the laundry doesn't get coldTranslation: Sits on top of the clean laundry, ready to be folded.2. Unlicensed therapistTranslation: Gives us kisses when we're tired or feeling down.3. Supervise repairsTranslation: She gets in the way when you're in a compromised, uncomfortable position with a wrench in your hand.4. Alerts us when there's an intruderTranslation: Stands at the window and barks furiously at the mailman.5. Keeps mum's spot warmTranslation: Lays in her spot on her favorite chair in the living room.The video inspired some funny responses in the comments.“He’s carrying that household on his back. Give him a raise."“Obviously the most valuable member of the household.""Rhubarb needs a little vacation from working so flipping hard!""Hardest worker there ever was.""He's carrying that household on his back."Here's to Rhubarb, for earning his keep, and being adorable while doing it. It's a tough job, but somebody's gotta do it. This article originally appeared last year.