Labrador on His Way to 'Naughty List' for Opening Presents Before Christmas

A chocolate Labrador named Moose was caught by his owner opening his Christmas presents early. In a TikTok video that has received nearly half a million views, Moose can be seen tearing the wrapping paper off a juicy bone.

"Moose, is it Christmas yet?" his owner, under the username @melandmoose, is heard saying while the dog stops and looks guiltily at her. "Were you unwrapping presents before Christmas?" He then continues to unwrap the treat, at one point getting a piece of wrapping paper stuck in his mouth.

The caption reads: "Someone is working his way to the naughty list. At least he waited until the week of Christmas to start opening."

A December survey from Personal Capital, conducted with Morning Consult, found that while 60 percent of Americans say inflation is affecting their holiday shopping, 34 percent said they would buy their dog a present. Twenty-two percent said they would buy one for their cat. Only 19 percent said they would buy a present for their in-laws. Teachers were the lowest priority for a gift, at 7 percent.

Here's the survey's full list of results:

• Children - 58 percent
• Partner - 54 percent
• Parents - 46 percent
• Friends - 43 percent
• My dog - 34 percent
• Other relatives (nieces, nephews) - 30 percent
• My cat - 22 percent
• In-laws - 19 percent
• Co-workers - 15 percent
• Service professionals (postal/delivery, front desk) - 14 percent
• Teachers - 7 percent

A quarter of millennials and members of Gen Z said they would be making their Christmas presents this year, more than any other age group. Personal Capital said, "These generations are also the most likely to give gifts of home-cooked or baked items (now that bread starters are much easier to find). Overall 45% of gifts will be DIY or second-hand this year."

Another survey, conducted by OnePoll for MetLife Pet Insurance, found that pet parents are looking to spend an average of $50 on their pet's holiday gift this year. Forty-one percent would go over that amount, while 74 percent would spend the money on new toys, 73 percent said treats, and 29 percent said dog clothes.

TikTok users were delighted by the chocolate Lab's disobedience in the TikTok video.

User Gunner said, "He was such a good boy, Santa paws said he could have 1 present early."

User ? wrote, "And that's why the dog's presents [are] wrapped and put on the top shelf of a closet until Christmas morning."

User Joey commented, "He's like 'woman I am YOUR gift every dang day, let me have this.'"

Newsweek reached out to @melandmoose for comment.

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