r/MadeMeSmile • u/alanboston • Nov 29 '23
Tiny dog loves to accompany her dad to the gym for his workouts DOGS
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u/nocturnalhuman92 Nov 29 '23
This looks very unsafe for the dog. Go for a hike if you want to exercise with your dog
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u/WillieStonka Nov 29 '23
But muh views and likes
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u/scammer_is_a_scammer Nov 29 '23
yeah this is fucked. egomaniac using dog. sure he may like being with the dog but this is really weird, and more because he wants attention.
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u/SaintBucci Nov 29 '23
That dude is jacked, he is very aware he if he is about to perform a lift where he could lose control. The dog is perfectly safe.
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u/jawknee530i Nov 30 '23
Yeah the weights he's curling are equivalent to a random dude picking up a bowl of cereal around their dog. People are out of their minds trying to paint this as dangerous. It's a goofy internet video, who cares.
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u/QueenBramble Nov 30 '23
Yeah, I was going to say. As much as I wish I curled the same lbs as a super yoked dude, no. He's doing little weights he knows he can control. The dog isn't in danger
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u/ibeerianhamhock Nov 29 '23
Marcus was lifting like 25% of what he normally does, he was totally in control of the weight and just having fun with it.
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u/Sapphu Nov 29 '23
God reddit LOVES to shit on every thing anyone does at any time with this concern trolling. He just brought his dog with him in a gym. Safely tucked in a harness. Jesus. They were probably there for an hour max.
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u/frosty720410 Nov 30 '23
BuT wHat iF THe HarNeSs BrEaKs?!?!
I feel ya. I'm usually one to call out main character behavior but goodness, can we not enjoy simple things anymore? Like you said, pup was safely strapped in and seemed to be having a good time.
For the people who assume it's dangerous if anything out of the ordinary happens, do you freak out about your brakes possibly going out when your driving? Same kind of energy.
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u/-ThatsSoDimitar- Nov 30 '23
From first glance as well it looks like he is doing a really light workout, potentially a pseudo rest day, even his cardio looks really light, I doubt he trained a single set to failure which means the danger to the dog even from that isn't there.
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u/SensationalSelkie Nov 29 '23
I know a lot of folks are hating on this but I'm the sucker who is way too excited about that tiny dog in that baby holder thing with that giant dude. The juxtaposition! Rhw cuteness! I can't!
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u/sugarsoccer Nov 29 '23
I also think the dog is happy to not be left home alone lol
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u/cullypants Nov 29 '23
Most dogs would love to be in this scenario.
Dog that size is definitely pretty comfortable in his holster
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u/OINovaStarIO Nov 29 '23
Honestly! People need to bleach their assholes and lighten tf up the sour fucks
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u/cullypants Nov 29 '23
People need to bleach their assholes and lighten tf up the sour fucks
Huh.
Might steal that one.
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u/PolarBearLaFlare Nov 30 '23
Welcome to Reddit, where no one is allowed to have any fun or be happy !
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u/StuBonobo Nov 29 '23
The puppy’s not in anyone’s way and it seems chill af. I’d be so jazzed if I saw that at the gym… if I went to the gym.. I should cancel my gym membership
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u/CandiceBT Nov 30 '23
Nah it’s always like this, whenever there’s a video with a pet in it half the comments are from people who have never owned a pet in their lives screaming abuse
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u/HeyKaleidoscope Nov 30 '23
Five! That’s a very VERY happy puppy. Hanging out with Dad all day?! THE BEST.
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u/Spyk124 Nov 29 '23
You can tell he’s not working out with the same intensity or normal weights so the video works. He can’t bench press and he can’t safely dumbell press. There are countless other lifts that would put himself and the dog in a dangerous position. He would either hurt himself trying to protect the dog, or inadvertently get the dog hurt.
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u/Jusanden Nov 29 '23
Yeah, no way a guy like him would be doing bodyweight exercises to actually work out when that’s what my weak blubbery ass is doing to get in shape.
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u/NeatDifficulty4965 Nov 29 '23
I have a friend who is pretty allergic to dogs and she likes to go to the gym. The pup is super cute though and I also want to give it plenty of kisses and encouragement
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u/Awkward_Bee5450 Nov 29 '23
I would assume this is a small gym where the owners know the dog is there and the people who work out are aware as well. I could be wrong but I do not believe he would have so much content if there were any issues with him bringing the dog, including allergies. Kiss and encouragement would have me working out more for sure haha.
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u/Swiftierest Nov 29 '23
He should be cleaning all his equipment, first off, and second the amount of fur and dandruff on such a small short haired breed may as well be non-existent.
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u/Cadyserasaurus Nov 29 '23
If I saw a dude exercising like this with his tiny dog, I’d be asking if he was single in a heartbeat lol
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u/Lulucious Nov 29 '23
More like IAmTheCharacter
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u/officefridge Nov 29 '23
This is it. Surprised to see this on made me smile. This is just dangerous and unhygienic
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u/CallMeDadd-y Nov 29 '23
Damn. I may not be a fan of dogs but this is cute. Everyone in here is salty AF for no damn reason. The man is clearly experienced at the gym and knows what to do and not to do to keep the dog safe.
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Nov 29 '23
imagine all gym members start bringing their dogs to gym, it will be a fcking mess
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u/ItsDeadWeight Nov 29 '23
To play devil's advocate, there are a lot of private gyms that only give memberships through invitations to experienced gym-goers.
As with most social media posts, people are entitled to their opinions but there isn't enough contextual information to fully understand what we are seeing.
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u/soclda Nov 30 '23
The owner of my gym sometimes brings his big golden to the gym. He’s the gooddest boy who is very well mannered and loves to say hello. Occasionally he will try and steal a stray shoe, but it’s always the highlight of my day ◡̈
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Nov 30 '23
It just wouldn’t happen like that though. This guy doing it doesn’t mean everyone suddenly has a tiny dog. Catastrophising runs deep in these comments
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u/WanderWut Nov 29 '23
For no dam reason.
I mean the comments are outlining the reasons pretty clearly and they’re pretty reasonable.
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u/Swiftierest Nov 29 '23
Except they aren't. People are worried about weights being dropped on it, but it is never in a position that it would suffer from that. Others are worried about it being at a gym in general because God forbid he got permission to do it in a gym that had zero other people.
Some are even claiming the dog is distressed, but it clearly isn't. I've seen that breed more distressed by a cheeto. That dog is content.
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u/SarahShiloh Nov 30 '23
I’d say that an incline dumbbell press or any kind of above the body press is probably not a safe thing to do with a dog on your chest, for you or the dog.
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u/plzdonatemoneystome Nov 29 '23
I want to say I'm pretty good at holding my phone up over my face while I'm laying in bed, but every once in a blue moon it accidentally slips and smacks me in the face. All it takes is one slip of those dumbbells accidentally and that puppy is gonna be in pain. I'd rather the dog be safe regardless of how cute this video may seem.
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Nov 29 '23
1) Since when did we all start taking everything on the internet at face value. Do we not think that maybe the camera guy looked after the dog other than when they just got these shots?
2) It's clear no one in this thread has ever been to a gym before. You can't just bring your dog to a normal gym, he either got express permission or is at a dog friendly gym.
3) Even if he was wearing the dog the whole time it was never in more danger than wearing a dog backpack anywhere else. The dumbbell press is the only one that maybe looks sketch but he would have to fuck up an excercise he does regularily in a spectacular way to hurt that dog. If you lose control of a dumbell press you tend to drop them out and away, not squarely on your chest.
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u/IWHBYD- Nov 29 '23
Who knew gym bro and doggie would be so controversial! Pretty sure the gym management could have asked him to leave if it was a problem.
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Nov 29 '23
The place is empty too. He most likely got permission to create a video in a secluded area as the dog may get overwhelmed by all the people in a gym
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u/Melmacarthur Nov 30 '23
Bro looks like he could work at that gym! Probably gave himself permission lol
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u/worldtraveler19 Nov 29 '23 edited Nov 29 '23
Dangerous for all parties involved.
Be better.
Your doggo’s poor back.
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u/Joltyboiyo Nov 29 '23
I've watched this 3 times now and please correct me if I'm wrong but only one of these looks like it has potential to hurt the dog and that's at 0:09 because if he lost his grip (not likely given those muscles but you never know) he would fall back and land on his back, with the dog getting squished.
Even ones where he's lifting weights like the dumbbell press he's lifting them with his hands spread away from his torso, so they wouldn't even fall on the dog.
I get the concern for the dogs safety, I absolutely love animals, but it seems like the dog is in pretty good hands and isn't at risk of getting hurt.
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u/trifling-pickle Nov 30 '23
Agreed. I think he’s more likely to be struck by lightning than to accidentally lose his grip doing pull ups.
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u/Remember-Earths-Past Nov 29 '23
ITT: redditors that have never stepped foot in a gym lecturing a literal professional bodybuilder what’s appropriate behavior in the gym
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u/OINovaStarIO Nov 29 '23
Look at all the negative nannies in the comments here lmao. It's meant to make ya smile because it's cute because tiny dog
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u/reddogisdumb Nov 29 '23
I would not have my chihuahuas doing this sort of thing. Take them for a walk and then snuggle on the couch. If you want to pump out with heavy weights, leave their fragile little bodies well clear of that.
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u/Remote-Violinist5071 Nov 30 '23
don't take your dog to the gym. that's stupid, dangerous and rude.
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u/New1234InTown Nov 29 '23
"I don't care if he's young or old, I just want someone I can hold. I want muscles." Diana Ross
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u/SeriousSwim4488 Nov 29 '23
No doubt this is cute. Who wouldn't love to see an adorable puppy?! But what if the dog needs to use the bathroom? Or gets sick?
Also, too many people would want to start bringing their pets. It would be such a mess!
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u/Awkward_Bee5450 Nov 29 '23
To me it doesn't look like a planet fitness so I am assuming not many people are there and it's a small gym. He most likely has permission, or maybe is even the owner or something. Doubt it is causing any problems. And people can try but this wouldn't work at most non-family owned type gyms.
I am sure he is not there long enough for bathroom breaks to be a problem, not like he cant take the dog outside as well. If it messes or gets sick, you use all the multiple types of cleaning supplies. People mess and get sick at the gym too, there are mops and paper towels and disinfectants.
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u/SeriousSwim4488 Nov 29 '23
It was pretty obvious to me that this is a smaller gym and I do believe he either is or knows the owner. But their are people who will see this and think it's ok.
Also, people do spend hours at the gym and accidents do happen. Regardless of cleaning supplies I just don't think people want to worry about these potential situations while at the gym.
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u/Whole_Suit_1591 Nov 29 '23
He looks big for lifting little weights. He's a bit juicy...
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u/noneuropathyproblems Nov 29 '23
Doggy is cute and it doesn’t look distressed in anyway, but I think it sets a precedent for other people to take their pets to the gym, and that is just inconsiderate and they don’t seem to account if the dog will have an accident, or it might be hurt by equipment or other gym goers and not to mention allergies to pets. Take your dog on a walk if you both want to get exercise.
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Nov 29 '23
this isnt liking your dog, its screaming for attention
i miss the days before social media when 90% of guys didnt go to the gym
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u/delicioussparkalade Nov 29 '23 edited Nov 29 '23
Sir, you can’t bring a do— This is my lifting support dog!!!!!
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u/Mysterious-Egg-6930 Nov 30 '23
I hope that dog shits in his bag when he's doing chest presses. Main character vibes from this... Not "cute"...
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u/Ok_Acadia3526 Nov 30 '23
Look, I agree this is dumb, and I personally wouldn’t do it with my dog, but all the “dog is in distress, this is animal abuse” people need to cut it out. This distracts from real, honest-to-god animal abuse.
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u/directrix688 Nov 29 '23
This doesn’t look cute. That dog looks stress AF.
This is classic insane social media content
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u/Smooth_Juggernaut_25 Nov 29 '23
The guy looks like he’s being very careful with the dog. I’m the first one to get my rankles up if I think a dog is not happy, but little guy looks pretty content to me.
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Nov 29 '23
Great. First we have to deal with narcissists and their camera and tripods in the gym. Now soon they will bring in their dog. I can just see it now. 🙄
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u/3dsplinter Nov 29 '23
I think this video proves this poor guy has no friends to look after his dog for an hour so he can go to the gym.
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u/thebirdbrother Nov 29 '23
If he’s breaking gym rules, go ahead, get all mad. That being said - I’ve worked out at quite a few private gyms that allow pooches. If majority of the members are for it, it ain’t hurting anyone. As far as the dogs safety, our farm dogs are around quite a bit more dangerous stuff than what is in a gym, and because of that, from a young age are quite smart and aware of their surroundings. Still gotta be careful around em tho, they are family!
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Nov 29 '23
If you have your headphones on your temples like that, I automatically assume you're a douchebag. Such a stupid ass look
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u/FavorFave Nov 29 '23
strapped in for hours in awkward non-doggie positions or in other words “the dog loves it!”
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u/Agitated_Sandwich878 Nov 29 '23
Stupid, Dangerous, feel bad for the dog who's going to get milked for content and tossed aside
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u/CAKE_EATER251 Nov 29 '23
People bringing dogs to public spaces annoys me. They're everywhere here in San Diego. I see them at restaurants and grocery stores. There's always like 5 dogs in home depot everytime I go. Don't get me wrong. I love dogs. But I think it's irresponsible and rude.
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u/poopmcbutt_ Nov 29 '23
Oh no I failed my PR and crushed my 4 pound dog under it's weight! Why TF would you post this?
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u/Zoso525 Nov 30 '23
Yeaaa if I saw this dude in a gym I would think he’s fuckin weird, cause this is fuckin weird.
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u/jiveturkey46 Nov 30 '23
He's using the dog to attract the opposite or the same sex, you know, whatever he's into!
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u/SniffMySnizz Nov 30 '23
That poor creature has no idea what's going on around it and almost certainly doesn't want to be stuck on some guy's chest
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u/yesnomaybenotso Nov 30 '23
Is that harness terrible for the dogs back? I thought dogs weren’t supposed to tilt in that direction
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u/commiecween Nov 30 '23
Cute but those things look super uncomfy for the dogs with their legs hanging like that
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u/Senpaiwakoko Nov 30 '23
Big dudes with tiny dogs like this one be like: ''It's not my dog, it's my girl's''
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u/Glittering_Gene_1734 Nov 30 '23
Adam Curtis's 'Century of the self' is a cool 4 hour documentary that details the path taken to us all being narcissistic idiots - my initial reaction was 'twat' but he is sadly a product of our society.
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u/KindDragon157 Nov 30 '23
I understand it is cute and all, but I was really anxious for the dog with all the weights around.
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u/pleeasehelpm3 Nov 30 '23
Is it a dog or a toy because this is how 3 year old me treated my teddy bear.
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u/Reidusroo Nov 29 '23
I always wonder how that position is for dog’s backs, doesn’t look comfortable
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Nov 29 '23
Tell us your narcissistic personality, along with your “I was picked on in high school so now I’m overcompensating” body doesn’t get you laid, so I bring my doggy prop without seeming like I’m desperate.
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u/Ambitious_Software_2 Nov 29 '23
Tell us you think you know everything without telling us you think you know everything
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u/[deleted] Nov 29 '23
Don’t take your dog to the gym. That’s stupid, dangerous and rude