Doberman Carrying a Hatchet Delights Internet: 'That Isn't a Stick'

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A dog named Lincoln has left the internet in stitches after a video of him demanding his owner plays fetch with a hatchet went viral on social media.

In the viral clip, shared on TikTok on Monday by the dog's owner under the username tiannuh_, the Doberman can be seen walking towards his owner all excited carrying a hatchet before being told off.

The hilarious footage comes with a caption that says on behalf of the dog: "Hey you! frow dis," followed by his owner's answer: "Lincoln that isn't a stick!"

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hey you! frow dis. #doberman #fyp #foryoupage
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According to the Humane Society Naples, dogs love playing fetch because it's instinctive for them. That's because many dogs were specifically bred to retrieve certain items for their human owners, so even now, these dogs still have this ingrained disposition to chase after objects, pick them up in their mouth and bring them back.

It also makes them happy because it's something they're naturally really good at, and when you play fetch with your dog they're able to show off their ingrained capabilities.

It's also a way they get to spend quality time with you. Enjoying extended playtime with their owner as they get to chase after frisbees and sticks really is a dream come true for many dogs.

doberman playing with hatchet — A stock image shows a doberman with a stick. A dog carrying a hatchet to play fetch with its owner has delighted the internet. Getty Images

The video quickly attracted attention from animal lovers, receiving over 2.2 million views and 278,600 likes so far.

One user, anonmurray, commented: "He's like 'Looks like a stick to me."

Angela Rinehart said, "It's a stick with a little razzle dazzle," while Argeiris wrote, "What do you mean? that looks like a stick to me."

Muffy Marracco said: "Lincoln is a rail splitter at heart."

Myname Archer wrote: "Hahhahahaa one time my cat ran up to me with a LIVE COPPERHEAD sticking out of his mouth like a joust.

Another user, Heather Renee joked: "Woke up and chose violence."

And wolf_of_indigo said: "Guard dogs get to choose their own weapons…"

User Amanda, said: "I just BET that shovel is next."

Newsweek has reached out to tiannuh_ for comment. We could not verify the details of the case.

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