A woman who rolled over expecting to see her husband taking up all the space in the bed has left the internet in stitches after revealing who the actual culprit was.
TikTok user Rachel Barn (@rachelbarn) shared a hilarious clip online of the moment she woke up because her “husband was taking up so much room.” But when she turned over to look, she realized it wasn’t her husband after all.
Indeed, she was in fact greeted with the side of her Doberman sprawled out on his back in the middle of the bed. To make matters worse, the cheeky pup even had his head on the pillows for added comfort.
Barn couldn’t resist sharing footage of the moment she was “rudely” awoken by her Doberman on TikTok. Needless to say, social media users can’t get enough of the dog taking up all the space, and the video has already amassed more than 3 million views and over 665,700 likes on TikTok at the time of writing.
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Newsweek has contacted Barn via TikTok for comment. We cannot verify the details of the video.
This is undoubtedly a common sight among pet owners who know all too well how much space they take up. Allowing a pet to sleep in the bed may divide opinion, but it’s certainly popular among owners of both cats and dogs. A poll by YouGov revealed that 67 percent of dog owners are happy to let them sleep in the bed, while 73 percent of cat owners report the same.
It’s not just for their own comfort, as there can also be many benefits to sleeping beside a pet. According to the Sleep Foundation, pets (especially dogs) can offer comfort and security at night, they can ease the symptoms of mental health conditions, help regulate emotions, and provide a relaxing effect.
Interacting with a pet, such as stroking them, can ease the mind and boost the sense of tranquility. So, for many people, curling up beside them at night can help to switch off and promote wellness.
Letting a pet sleep in the bed isn’t without its risks however, as the Sleep Foundation highlights the germ exposure, nighttime disruptions, and potential for territorial behavior.
For any owners who couldn’t imagine sleeping without their four-legged friend beside them, the Sleep Foundation recommends using a large enough mattress, regularly washing all bedding, walking the pet before bed to tire them out, and keeping a consistent bedtime routine to maintain their circadian rhythm.
The TikTok Reaction
In the days since Barn revealed who was hogging the bed, the post has generated over 700 comments on TikTok already. Internet users were quick to defend the Doberman’s antics and many lauded his commitment to getting enough sleep.
One comment reads: “Poor guy. Give him some room on that bed ma’am.”
Another TikTok user wrote: “You let that hard working man sleep.”
Another person replied: “Why do dogs and babies sleep like they work 40 hours plus overtime?”
While one commenter joked: “You’re lucky that he lets you sleep in his bed.”
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