A Canadian dog owner has sparked laughter—and recognition—across TikTok after sharing a side‑by‑side look at how wildly different her two canines turned out, despite being raised in the same home.
Asontea Quen (@asonteaquen_) posted a video highlighting the contrast between her first dog, Summer, and her second pup, Storm. The clip has racked up more than 226,600 views and over 15,000 likes on TikTok.
The video opens with Summer, the family’s first canine, calmly resting on the couch as text appears on screen reading, “The dog that made us was a second.” The footage then cuts to Storm, “the second,” who is shown spilling food across the floor in a moment of pure chaos. The rest of the footage follows the same pattern—serene clips of the older dog behaving perfectly, followed by scenes of the younger pup leaving a trail of destruction behind her. “Best decision ever,” Quen captioned the post.
Bringing a new puppy into a home with an established dog can be a major adjustment for both animals. The American Kennel Club experts recommend introducing canines in a neutral location, supervising early interactions closely, and giving each dog their own space to prevent territorial behavior and stress. Puppies are still learning social cues, which can sometimes overwhelm older dogs who are used to calmer routines.
The pups featured in the viral clip are goldendoodles, a popular cross between a golden retriever and a poodle. Experts at PetMD say that goldendoodles are known for being affectionate, intelligent, and highly social, but they note they can also be particularly energetic and rambunctious during their puppy and adolescent stages. The breed’s playful nature means younger canines often need extra structure, exercise, and training before they settle down.
Viewers quickly flooded the comments with stories of their own dogs—many saying Quen’s experience felt all too familiar.
“I swear my first behaves like your second,” shared one dog owner.
“I want another one, but I’m terrified. My current 4yr old is so calm and obedient I may get another the complete opposite lol [laugh out loud],” said Rashida.
“It’s always the second born,” posted KyoWi.
“Exactly what happened to us, then we got a third to balance it out,” added another user.
“My first acts like your second,” commented Angela.
“Saaaaame! My 1st yorkie is so well behaved, there here comes my 2nd, and she’s a menace,” said Maki.
“Just like second borns of humans…. nothing new,” added another user.
“It was a trap! Did the same now the first dog hates us all,” shared Lorin.
Newsweek reached out to @asonteaquen_ for comment via TikTok. We could not verify the details of the case.
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