Chip the golden retriever has a complaint about the household rules, and honestly, he has a point.
In a video shared on Instagram, Chip watches his baby brother go about his day and appears deeply confused about one thing: the baby is allowed to do his business in his pants, while Chip is expected to hold it and go outside. The look on his face says it all. Commenters called him adorable and joked that he’s decided to opt out of the arrangement, with one noting that the family refers to the baby as the “skin puppy,” which only strengthens Chip’s case that the rules aren’t exactly fair.
Dogs don’t understand fairness the way we do. What looks like jealousy to us is usually a dog noticing that routines and attention have shifted, and reacting in the only way they know how.
What this means for your dog: when a new baby comes home, give your dog a grace period. Keep feeding and walk times steady, set aside a few minutes of one-on-one time, and let them approach the baby at their own pace. Most dogs adapt fine, they just need the rules to stay predictable. And if your dog has ever given you a look that says the system is rigged, you’re in good company. Our sock thief Biscuit has his own strict policy on household rules, and Chip’s full argument is worth seeing for yourself.