Owner Reveals How Their 'Lover and Hater' Dogs Manage To Co-Exist

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A social media video of a dog owner sharing how her two dogs, who have entirely different personalities, co-exist has entertained thousands of users across the Internet.

The viral video, which has been viewed more than 400,000 times since it was first shared to TikTok on October 12, captured pet siblings Rocky and Mo showing off their diametrically opposite personality traits.

Raising two dogs with equally strong characters is no easy feat, and the pets' owner Cassie Aubrey opened up to Newsweek about the reality behind the viral moment.

"We found Rocky as a pup tied to a fire hydrant! He's passionate about fetch and human cuddles but he values his personal space around other dogs. He's an eight-year-old border collie and heeler crossbreed," Aubrey said.

"Mo, on the other hand, is affectionate and loving. She's a 5-month-old borzoi puppy and she's still learning about boundaries!"

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Dog siblings Rocky and Mo created plenty of laughs online recently after showcasing their opposite personality traits. The polar opposite pair were captured playing together in a viral video. Cassie Aubrey / @CassTrill

Aubrey went on to joke that Mo is much better at "sit" than "leave your brother alone."

Aubrey said the clip is a quintessential 'Rocky and Mo moment': Mo always loves to cuddle and kiss Rocky who's always trying to tell him to back off.

The dog mom said Rocky frequently tries to reject his sibling's advances by turning his nose up at him and growling while showing his teeth. To soothe the anxious pup, Aubrey tells him that it's okay to move, after which he usually strolls off leaving Mo on his own to "ponder inter-canine etiquette."

"There's never a dull moment in our house with the dogs that have such huge personalities! We love to share the joy they bring with the world on social media."

Aubrey, Rocky, Mo, a Chihuahua named Squish who's not seen in the video live in Utah.

What Do the Comments Say?

Since it was shared to the social media platform on October 12 by @CassTrill, the TikTok post has been liked by over 72,000 users and commented on more than 200 times.

"This is actual video of my husband trying to be nice to me. I also just get up and move," one user wrote.

Another user commented: "I need more Mo content."

The TikTok post can be seen here.

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About the writer

Melissa Fleur Afshar is a Newsweek reporter based in London, United Kingdom.

Her current focus is on trending life stories and human-interest features on a variety of topics ranging from relationships, pets, and personal finances to health, work, travel, and family dynamics. She has covered current affairs, social issues, and lifestyle stories extensively.

Melissa joined Newsweek in 2023 from Global's LBC and had previously worked at financial news publication WatersTechnology, tmrw Magazine, The Times and The Sunday Times, Greater London-based radio broadcaster Insanity Radio, and alongside other journalists or producers for research purposes. Since joining Newsweek, Melissa has been especially focused on covering under-reported women's health and social issues, and has spent a large part of her time researching the physical and mental impact of both the contraceptive pill and abusive relationships.

Prior to that, Melissa had been specialized in reporting on financial technology and data news, political news, and current affairs. She has covered data management news from industry giants like Bloomberg and Symphony, alongside the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the U.K economy's 2022-pound sterling crash, multiple National Health Service (NHS) strikes, and the Mahsa Amini protests in Iran.

A show that she produced and presented at the Greater London-based community radio station, Insanity Radio, was awarded 'Best Topical News Show' and the runner up award for 'Best New Radio Show' on the network.

She is a graduate in MA History from Royal Holloway, University of London.

Languages: English, Persian.

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Melissa Fleur Afshar is a Newsweek reporter based in London, United Kingdom.

Her current focus is on trending life stories and ... Read more