Shih-Poo Puppy's Feud with Vacuum Hits Home for Everyone

Puppies are generally sweet and lovable, but they can also show a surprisingly bold side as they navigate their environment and determine friends from foes. One Goldendoodle, for instance, developed an intense dislike for a simple cardboard tube inside a toilet paper rolland the feud has lasted ever since.

Now, another puppy is capturing hearts on TikTok with his daily skirmishes against inanimate objects. Initially, his opponents included a dish towel and a Lego ship, but his latest target is the household vacuum cleaner. Watching him confront the machine is both amusing and endearing.

In a video shared by @chew.chew.the.shihpoo, his owner enters the kitchen, which Chewie clearly considers a "danger zone." As soon as she asks, "What are you doing?" Chewie immediately starts barking at the vacuum, as if personally offended. He pauses to glance back at his owner, silently asking, "Did you see that?" before resuming his aggressive stance toward the machine.

When his owner remarks, "Youve never had an issue with the vacuum before. Why are you barking at it all of a sudden?" Chewie responds with determined stares, tiny hops, and low growls, signaling his firm belief that the vacuum has wronged him. Eventually, he approaches his owner for a brief boost of courage.

Viewers quickly noticed the change in Chewies demeanor. One fan wrote, "As soon as he spotted Mama, he got braver!"highlighting how his confidence increased in the presence of his owner. Another commented, "I actually have beef with the vacuum also, Chewie!" showing solidarity with the little dog.

It seems likely that the vacuum wont be Chewies last adversary, and fans are eagerly anticipating which household object the spunky Shih-Poo will confront next.

This story was first published by PawNation on Nov 30, 2025, in the Dogs section.

Author: Sophia Brooks