When Nashville resident Kay Overlund looked outside and saw that everywhere was blanketed in thick snow, she knew it was going to be an exciting day for her three dogs, in particular her youngest pup, Trauma, who had never seen snow before.
As soon as Overlund woke up the three Belgian Malinois, Riot and Storm were eager to go outside and explore. They're both familiar with snow days and they couldn't wait to play in the white stuff once again. However the newest addition, one-year-old Trauma wasn't so keen. She was very reluctant to dip her paws in the snow, as Overlund told Newsweek that she "was unsure about it at first."
After watching her siblings enjoying it for a few minutes, Trauma finally caved and felt ready to step outside. Thankfully, she did not regret it one bit, as Overlund said that once she went into the snow "she loved it" and hardly wanted to come back inside after.
"I was glad the other dogs tempted her to follow them outside because I really didn't want to have to layer up to take her out. It was very early in the morning and so cold outside. But once she made it outside, they ran around and played together, they really had a great time," Overlund continued.
It was certainly an exciting day for all three dogs, and Overlund couldn't resist sharing it with her social media followers. On January 16, she posted a video on her TikTok account (@maligatormom) showing the moment her "puppy sees snow for the first time." The adorable clip delighted many TikTok users, as it's already been viewed over 582,600 times and gained 29,900 likes in a single day.
The state of Tennessee was braced for the extreme weather, as Newsweek previously reported that a winter storm brought more than a year's worth of snow in just a single day.
While some dogs might love the snow, it certainly isn't for every breed and owners should be aware of their dog's needs during any extreme weather. The thicker the coat, the better for cold temperatures, as PetMD suggests that Siberian huskies, Newfoundlands, and Samoyeds are among the best suited for a wintry climate.
But it's not just about their coat thickness, as their ability to withstand cold temperatures can also be decided by their color, size, and age. If it's sunny outside, dogs with dark-colored fur will absorb more heat from sunlight, and larger dogs tend to have more body fat insulation to keep them warm. As for their age, puppies and senior dogs can't regulate their body temperature as well as a healthy dog in its prime, so they may feel the cold worse.
Thankfully for Trauma, the encouragement from her owner and siblings was enough to show her that the snow isn't all that bad, and Overlund added that "the next time she went outside, she didn't hesitate at all." Now, she's practically a snow dog as the family spent some time playing outside later that day, and Trauma was in her element. "She absolutely loves it now," Overlund said.
The response to the TikTok video has been overwhelmingly positive, and Overlund even shared an update from their attempts to go sledding with their Malinois that same day.
She continued: "People in the comments thought it was pretty cute that she stopped dead in her tracks and didn't want to step into the snow. Lots of people were sharing their own experiences of their puppies seeing snow for the first time, and others were excited to see their own puppy's reactions to snow in areas that don't typically see much snowfall."
With more than 700 comments on the viral post, plenty of people related to Trauma's reluctance to go outside in the snow—who could blame her? One comment reads: "Me too Trauma, me too."
Another person joked: "She said can we move to Cali mom?"
But others enjoyed seeing how happy she was once she faced her fear, as one TikTok user wrote: "Snow zoomies are so much better than regular zoomies."
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