Dog Owner Films the Exact Moment She Realizes Her Aesthetic Dreams Are Over

You can see why dog owners like this one have to think twice before purchasing goods for their home.

A viral TikTok video shared by @parley_ebt shows exactly why an owner can't just put a "huge mirror leaning against the wall for aesthetic."

The reason for this is because she owns an English bull terrier who is described as the "definition of bull in a China shop," in the caption.

The footage shows Parley's zoomies as she frantically runs from one side of the house to the other.

So far, the video has racked up more than 115,000 views and the owner has told others that "anything fragile is a no no," in the comment section.

Zoe Willingham, a dog behaviorist from Suffolk, U.K., told Newsweek why dogs have these sudden bursts of energy, which is referred to as "zoomies."

She said: "Zoomies are often caused by a build up of excess energy. Often caused by happiness or excitement and sometimes due to over tiredness, or nervousness and anxiety. It very much depends on the context of when and how they are happening."

She added that the real name for zoomies is frenetic random activity patterns (FRAPS).

Willingham told Newsweek: "Zoomies themselves are usually fairly normal and natural dog behavior. But, if they become unsafe and less controlled, more frequent or simply dangerous because they are causing themselves injury, that is too much.

"We should at this point seek some professional help, ensure our dogs in good health and ensure the behavior is not becoming obsessive. There are lots of fun training activities that can be used to replace zoomies."

English Bull Terrier
A stock image of an English bull terrier sitting on the floor. According to the owner's comments, this breed is always causing chaos. Brad Covington/iStock/Getty Images Plus

So far, the video has over 4,200 likes and almost 100 comments. Some are from the owner who has given TikTok users an insight into life with a bull terrier.

They said: "She destroys anything in her path," and manages to get "some decent mileage in" without leaving the house by doing zoomies.

They also said: "The dream of an aesthetic home are looking slim," but the good news is, they were able to purchase the mirror. However, it has been "firmly bolted on the wall."

Other users have commented on the dog's high energy levels, one said: "Literally bouncing off the walls!"

"I want that level of zoomie happiness," said another.

"The pain is real ... It's not worth the bad luck," said one user, who is referring to an old superstition that a smashed mirror brings seven years of bad luck.

Newsweek reached out to @parley_ebt for comment via Instagram. We could not verify the details of the case.

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