I recently came across a video that perfectly captures the feeling of just wanting some peace and quiet. It features Rocky, a ten-year-old dog who appears to have absolutely no patience for the chaos that ensues when children come home from school.
Every home can turn into a noisy zone when the kids burst through the door, and Rocky’s reaction to this daily disruption has turned him into an internet star. The clip shows exactly how the senior pup deals with the sudden rise in decibel levels.
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I watched the footage on TikTok, where it has already racked up over 15 million views since being posted earlier this month. It shows Rocky slowly escaping the commotion in the kitchen and making his way up the stairs.
Midway through his escape, he pauses and turns back to look at his owner. That glance has been interpreted by many as a look of pure disappointment that his tranquil nap time has been ruined.
Andrew Reeser, Rocky’s owner, explained in an interview that the dog gets overstimulated by the sudden noise and activity. Rocky spends most of his day sleeping in silence while Andrew works from home, so the change in atmosphere is quite drastic.
According to Andrew, it usually takes about ten minutes for the kids’ arrival to drive Rocky toward his private “quiet sanctuaries.” I learned that this is a relatively new adjustment for the dog, who used to live a bachelor lifestyle with just Andrew before joining a larger family.
Now living with a stepmom and step-siblings, the older dog is clearly still adapting to the hustle and bustle of a full house. The video posted on the @wanderingandrew profile has garnered millions of likes and thousands of comments from amused viewers.
People everywhere seem to relate to Rocky’s desperate need for a little personal space. It is funny to see how animals can be just as grumpy as humans when their relaxation routine is disturbed.
Tell me if your pets have similar reactions to household noise in the comments.
