A video of a dog barking at her owner’s boyfriend has gone viral on TikTok—but not for the reason viewers might expect.
Rather than trying to chase him out of the house, the dog, a pit bull, Staffordshire and bull terrier mix named Bluey, is determined to get his attention so he’ll follow her.
“So, she can show off her favorite bone,” states the on-screen text, earning over 277,000 views and more than 71,400 likes at the time of writing.
The video shared to @myrescuebluey is captioned “she has the biggest crush on him,” has melted hearts online. It shows Bluey barking persistently in the living room until her owner’s boyfriend stands up and follows her into a bedroom.
Once there, she hops onto a pink bed and begins chewing on her bone—clearly satisfied that her mission has been accomplished.
“She wants him to protect her while she enjoys her treat. A little quality time together,” said one user.
Another wrote: “Dogs have so little ways of expressing themselves, it’s so important he’s kind enough to understand,
she literally smiled when he got up.”
A third pointed out: “Bringing the bone to him is just too much work.”
Why Dogs Chew Bones
According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), it’s important for owners to monitor dogs while they chew. If a bone starts to splinter or becomes small enough to swallow, it should be removed. In Bluey’s case, her insistence on having company may be her way of ensuring she can enjoy her bone safely.
Chewing bones can provide several benefits for dogs when done safely and under supervision.
Bones can be a source of minerals and nutrients and may help satisfy a dog’s natural urge to chew. Chewing also stimulates saliva production, which can help reduce plaque buildup on teeth and lower the risk of gum disease. The AKC notes that dogs engaged in chewing behaviors may also be less likely to excessively lick or scratch their paws.
Potential Health Risks Owners Should Know
While bones can have benefits, the AKC warns that they can also pose serious health risks if not chosen carefully.
Fatty bones, such as rib bones—especially pork ribs—can trigger pancreatitis, a potentially life‑threatening inflammation of the pancreas.
Symptoms may include vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, and loss of appetite, and severe cases require immediate veterinary care.
Cooked bones are particularly dangerous, as they can splinter into sharp fragments. These shards can cause choking or injure a dog’s mouth, throat, stomach, or intestines. Cooking also strips bones of many nutrients.
Even raw bones can break into small pieces, which may become lodged in the throat or digestive tract. Bone fragments can puncture internal organs or cause painful intestinal blockages that may require emergency treatment. Bones and marrow can also irritate sensitive stomachs, leading to diarrhea or flare‑ups of irritable bowel symptoms.
Veterinarians advise keeping bones out of reach during meal prep and disposing of them securely to prevent dogs from accessing them unsupervised.
Newsweek reached out to @myrescuebluey for comment via TikTok. We could not verify the details of the case.