Having a dog is a great way to overcome social anxiety and meet new friends.
Picture this – you’ve just moved into a new apartment, don’t know anyone, and are waiting for that first encounter to happen. Then, your dog appears, offering an enthusiastic tail-wag or a happy smile to your neighbors… the ultimate ice-breaker!
Tucker, on the other hand, takes things to a whole new level. He’s well beyond his “Here, pat me, hooman” phase and takes much more initiative than that.
This Dalmatian’s recent “jam” is standing outside his neighbors’ front door and waiting for them to open it, and the reason is beyond cute!
It’s A Ritual Now
Shannon, Tucker’s owner, living in San Diego, California, is well aware of her dog’s social skills. This Dalmatian beauty has always been a social butterfly who seizes every opportunity to meet someone new.
However, his recent “ritual” with the neighbors took her by surprise.
Almost every day, Tucker finds himself standing outside their front door, waiting to be let in. And, the reason? He smells something nice cooking in their kitchen! I mean, who wouldn’t want to invite themselves over, right?
“My dog will wait at my neighbor’s door when he smells them cooking dinner until they let him in,” Shannon wrote on TikTok.
When her neighbors finally open the door, he enthusiastically enters and “disappears” for about ten minutes.
What he does inside remains a mystery to Shannon, but judging by Tucker’s lip-licking after he comes out, he is definitely fully satisfied (and fed)! He always comes home as the happiest doggo ever, having just enjoyed the best meal of his life.
The next day, he goes over again, as if nothing had happened! Okay, to be fair, we don’t know the plans he made with the neighbors during that ten-minute window. Maybe they have some sort of deal?
This adorable video spread all over social media in no time, showcasing Tucker’s sweet nature being rewarded in the best way possible.
And, the comments, as you can guess, are hilarious!
“Walked in starving, walked out STUFFED,” one commenter wrote.
“Ohhh, you want me to come in?!?! Okay I guess that wouldn’t hurt,” another joked.
“If ‘I’m just here for the food’ was a dog,” the third one added.
Tucker Loves Everything About His Life
To say that Tucker loves his life is truly an understatement. This Californian furball is literally head over heels about every single thing.
He regularly goes on walkies, takes trips, enjoys sunsets on the beach, and meets many friends on a daily basis. Tucker’s adorable demeanor is not just hooman-friendly but animal-friendly, too.
He loves other dogs (and cats) and always approaches them with so much enthusiasm. That’s right. Tucker doesn’t have a single mean bone in his body.
In October 2024, Tucker celebrated his eighth birthday in Shannon’s home. The two are genuinely grateful for all the memories they have created down the road and hope for many more.
As things stand, there’s no doubt that Tucker has many more exciting surprises on his mind.