A corgi named Tilly has left social media users in stitches after her owner shared a viral video of her fleeing the very animals she was supposed to herd.
The hilarious TikTok video shared earlier in July under the username @jakesfunnyfarm, which has received over 264,000 views and 32,600 likes, shows Tilly bolting away from a stampede of sheep, leaving her sister to deal with it.
“Tilly may have lied on her job application,” the poster writes in the clip. “Tilly was not quite ready for a stampede, but luckily Sadie had her back,” she adds in the caption.
Corgis are recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) as herding dogs, in fact they were initially bred as cattle herders. They also make good guardian dogs as well as sweet and loving companions.
Some of the breeds that make the best herd dogs include most types of shepherd pups such as German shepherd, Australian shepherd, and Belgian Malinois. But many other breeds can also take on this role successfully.
Dogs like border collies, which are known for being the smartest canines in the world, Belgian Tervuren, Berger Picard, and bearded collies, among others, are also great options with innate herding skills.
Herding breeds are generally high-energy, incredibly intelligent dogs bred to work with livestock. So even when they are not working in the field, they still require a minimum of 60–90 minutes of vigorous daily exercise to avoid destructive behaviors.
The best way to channel their instincts and energy constructively, is by engaging in a variety of outdoor activities such as long walks, runs, hikes, bike rides, fetch, tug-of-war, backyard football, and off-leash play in dog parks.
Interactive toys, like puzzle feeders and treat dispensers, can also help keep your pup mentally engaged. Training sessions, scent work, trick-learning exercises, treasure hunts, hide-and-seek, and tug-of-war also provide effective mental and physical stimulation.
Users on the platform had a lot to say about the little corgi, and most of them took her side over her owner’s.
One user, Destiny, commented: “Tilly is just using reverse psychology to get them to come! You go Ms Girl!”
H3nryk3ll3r said: “You misunderstood her. She wasn’t running away…she was saying follow me this way guys.”
Rhoda added: “Didn’t lie exactly— just added fluff to get the job!! Happens all of the time.”
Newsweek reached out to @jakesfunnyfarm for comment via TikTok comments. We could not verify the details of the case.
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