A hilarious video of a boxer family has gone viral on TikTok, amassing more than 509,000 views and over 86,000 likes.
The clip, shared by owner Crystal Egan (@crystalegan17), features two boxer parents and their two puppies—all black in color. While one puppy and the father stand guard over the mother, who is seated in the middle, the other pup has chosen a very different mission.
He faces the opposite direction, seemingly guarding something far more important. Text overlaid on the video reads: “When everyone else guards the mom. One guards the fridge. Priorities.”
In the comments, Egan joked: “He’s making sure the steaks are good.”
Another viewer wrote: “The chances of you getting killed by a fridge is low but never 0—he knows the real danger.”
A third added humorously: “Understandable, you don’t want to lose the snacks when there’s an intruder.”
Dog owners everywhere could relate, with one sharing: “I have this set up too—one watches me constantly and her son is lord over the snacks.” To which Egan replied: “Team work.”
What Dogs Should and Shouldn’t Eat
While food-motivated dogs can be difficult to resist—especially when they are on “fridge guard” duty—experts warn owners to be cautious about sharing human foods with their pets.
“While your pet may look at you longingly when you’re eating, there are plenty of human foods that can be a danger to your pet,” Lynne James, a vet for PDSA, previously told Newsweek.
Chocolate, for instance, is highly toxic to dogs because it contains the chemical theobromine, which can be fatal if ingested. “Keep pets away from pure chocolate and any foods that contain it, such as cakes, sweets, cookies, and cocoa powder,” said James.
Other foods that pose serious risks include grapes, raisins, currants, and sultanas, which can cause life-threatening reactions. Caffeine is also harmful as it can affect a pet’s heart, so dogs should be kept away from tea, coffee, and energy drinks.
Additionally, onions, garlic, and chives contain organosulphoxides—compounds that can poison canines when consumed in large amounts. James also advised owners to avoid products containing xylitol, a sweetener found in sugar-free gum and candies, which is extremely toxic to dogs even in small quantities.
For safe alternatives, James said that suitable foods for pups include plain chicken or turkey breast, boiled rice, pasta, scrambled eggs prepared without butter or milk, safe fruits and vegetables, and plain white fish.
Newsweek reached out to @crystalegan17 for comment via TikTok. We could not verify the details of the case.