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Bernese Mountain Dog's Attempt To Hop On Bean Bag Ends With Hilarious Chaos

Sometimes, accidents happen and when they do, they can be pretty funny ones. TikToker Gina Gorrell shared a good one at the end of September that will crack you up. It involves her Bernese Mountain Dog Hera and a bean bag, and you'll probably end up watching it more than once!

Gina has a Ring camera pointed at their outside patio so she can keep an eye on the dogs. The bean bag is Hera's favorite thing, and while the other dog named Loki is lounging on the concrete, Hera decides to hop onto the bean bag. Watch as it explodes and makes a huge mess!

Loki didn't even move or jump up to see what was going on! Hera was totally confused by what happened, and what all the white stuff was on her bean bag! Commenters got a kick out of Gina's video and left nearly 2,000 messages about it. @WeRateDogs said, "They were both so confused!" @Bart pointed out, "Hahahaha the way it completely covers her!" @Donna Moth got more than 7 thousand likes for her comment, "The other one looking thinking "good luck explaining that" LOL!"

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Bernese Mountain Dogs are clearly adorable and if you're looking for a big dog, this breed is an awesome choice. Males can weigh between 80 and 115 pounds, while females weigh in at an impressive 80 to 115 pounds. While they're big, they're known for being gentle giants, and also think that they're lap dogs!

Did you know that Berners (as they're lovingly referred to) are one of the most docile dogs around? One Pet Helpful article says, "This dog breed almost never bites the owner or a stranger. According to one study, they have a bite frequency index of 0 (compared to a breed that more commonly bites, like the Dachshund)." Berners are great with children and other pets. They're gentle, but toddlers getting to close can be easily knocked down by them accidentally.

While these dogs are docile, don't let that fool you! Berners aren't known to bite, but they can make good guard dogs because of their appearance. Their serious face and stature, not to mention their deep, threatening bark would scare almost anybody off. Most people wouldn't want to take on a dog that big!

All dog breeds have both good and bad qualities that go with them. Make sure to do your research to determine if a particular breed would be a good fit for your family to avoid bringing home a dog you might not be happy with in the long run.

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Bernese Mountain Dog Jumps On Beanbag—No One Prepared For What Happens Next

A Bernese mountain dog got more than she bargained for after jumping on a bean bag for what he hoped would be a peaceful and extremely comfortable nap.

In a video posted to TikTok by Gina Gorrell, who is based in the U.K., the pet pooch, Hera, can be seen excitedly hopping onto the bag while her sibling, Loki, who is lying out on the patio next to her, looks on.

Hera's joy is short-lived though. A fraction of a second after jumping on the bag, she finds herself engulfs in its polystyrene foam filling, which covers the dog, as if she has become engulfed in a blanket of snow.

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For a moment Hera stands frozen, evidently unable to compute what has just happened to her. She eventually comes to her senses though, clambering off what remains of the bean bag and its spilled contents before having a quick shake to get any remaining polystyrene pieces of her coat.

From there, Hera walks off across the garden, clearly hoping to style this one out and avoid any blame for the chaos left in her wake. You can watch the video here.

Unfortunately for Hera, Gorrell's Ring security camera has captured the entire moment, including the reaction of her other dog Loki, who opts to remain as a passive bystander throughout the debacle.

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"Loki clearly not getting involved in Hera's antics," Gorrell commented alongside the clip, which has been watched 4.4 million times on TikTok already.

There should be a degree of sympathy for Hera though, who was evidently looking forward to a nice nap, which is more important to dogs than most may realize. Though it's primarily a form of rest, research suggests dogs might be doing more than just recharging when they sleep.

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A 2017 study from the journal Scientific Reports found that dogs actually learn while they sleep. Researchers in Hungary trained 15 pet dogs to sit and lie down using English phrases rather than the native language they were already familiar with.

Small electrodes were then attached to the dogs' heads to monitor brain activity while they slept. These Electroencephalograms revealed how short, repeated moments of "slow-wave" brain activity, often lasting no more than a few minutes, occurred during the dogs' three-hour naps.

Within these readings, scientists identified short bursts of brain activity, lasting no more than five seconds, known as "sleep spindles," which have been linked with learning, memory support, healthy aging and intelligence in both rats and humans.

Hera may have been denied a sweet napping spot on this occasion, but it's likely that she was able to find another place to sleep soon after.

In the meantime, the internet has rallied around the hapless pooch in the wake of her viral success, with the video of her bean bag mishap generating thousands of comments from fans on TikTok.

"I think she's as shocked as us," one wrote, with another saying: "Oh no, please get her a new one." A third commented: "I feel bad for the doggo. Doggo just wanted to chill on it," with a fourth adding: "At least you have proof it really did just explode and she didn't destroy it on purpose."

A Bernese Mountain Dog jumping on a bean bag. What happened next took everyone by surprise. A Bernese Mountain Dog jumping on a bean bag. What happened next took everyone by surprise. TikTok/@gina.Gorrell

Responding to that final comment, Gorrell said: "The funny thing was, someone commented the day before that it was going to happen she's a sweetheart so definitely a complete accident. These things happen."

She was also keen to allay any fears that Hera had been left without a cozy napping spot. "Don't you worry," Gorrell commented. "It's been fixed and she's now enjoying the bean bag again."

Newsweek has reached out to Gorrell for comment.

Laughter As Bernese Mountain Puppy Tries, And Fails, To Co-Exist With Cat

The internet has been left in hysterics by a Bernese Mountain dog's best efforts to co-exist peacefully with the cat, and you can probably guess how well it's going so far.

With three dogs and two cats in his home, Jason Zackowski would certainly hope that they all get along, but Bernoulli the Bernese Mountain dog and Ginger the cat often prove otherwise. Zackowski, of Alberta, Canada, explained to Newsweek that they have "a fun and weird relationship" because one minute the duo is loving towards each other, and the next moment it looks like Bernoulli is trying to maul his feline sibling—playfully, of course.

Zackowski has even started tracking how long the 6-month-old pup can go without picking on Ginger. So far, his highest record is only two days, but they're working on it.

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"They follow each other around and are very interested in each other," Zackowski told Newsweek via email. "They also fight like siblings and sometimes we hear fighting, but when we go to check on them, they stop and pretend like nothing is happening."

He added: "The mauling just means he pounces on her and puppy nibbles her. Ginger has never been remotely hurt. He's just trying to play with her, and we think she is doing the same back too."

Thankfully, Bernoulli also has other dog friends his own size her can play with, as Zackowski also has Bunsen and Beaker. Not to mention the two turtles he owns, named Carl and Sagan, but thankfully Bernoulli hasn't tried to pick on them—yet.

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Bernoulli still has a way to go, but it is certainly possible for cats and dogs to co-exist happily. When it comes to introducing them to one another, patience is the name of the game. The Animal Humane Society suggests that both animals should be kept separate for the first three to four days, before eventually starting to feed them on opposite sides of a door. This will build those all important positive associations (due to the food) while in the presence of their new animal sibling.

Once both animals can eat their food calmly next to the door, they can begin meeting face-to-face, but only in a common area. The dog should be kept on a leash and the cat should come and go as it pleases. It's vital to reward them both with treats for good behavior, and if either one shows signs of aggressive, simply distract them and redirect their attention to something else.

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These sessions should be repeated daily, and only once they're both calm and comfortable around each other can they be let loose. The Animal Humane Society also notes that, if any aggression or tension does develop, going back through the earlier steps can help.

Taking it slowly will help them both adjust, but it's important for them to each have their own space.

Bernoulli, 6 months, and Ginger, 2 years, trying their best to co-exist with each other, but it doesn't always go to plan. So far, Bernoulli's best record is two days without mauling Ginger. Bernoulli, 6 months, and Ginger, 2 years, trying their best to co-exist with each other, but it doesn't always go to plan. So far, Bernoulli's best record is two days without mauling Ginger. @bunsenberner.Bmd / Instagram

Zackowski regularly shares videos of his pets on social media (@bunsenberner.Bmd on Instagram), and social media users can't get enough of Bernoulli's antics. A video showing his valiant attempts at "co-existing" with Ginger, which resulted in another mauling has gone viral online, generating over 6.4 million views and more than 320,000 likes on Instagram.

The clip, which was posted in July, shows the small whiteboard counting how many days it's been "since the last Ginger mauling" being wiped off and put back to zero. Better luck next time, Bernoulli.

"I started this whiteboard after the second one because he hadn't gone a day and we thought it would be funny," Zackowski told Newsweek. "It's kind of like in The Office when Jim and Dwight have a 'days without nonsense' sign. I think Bernoulli's best is two days without a mauling, but now it's more play and we are getting wise to Ginger's tricks as she baits him to chase her."

Since the clip of the cat and dog fighting went viral, Zackowski has been amazed by the positive reception it received online. With over 1,400 comments so far, plenty of Instagram users lauded their friendship and were keen to find out how long Bernoulli has managed to go without yet another mauling.

One Instagram user wrote: "It was the look on Bernoulli's face after the sign for me."

Another responded: "Bernoulli looks so happy with no care in the world lol."

"This cat must really love him the fact he lets him do this," a third Instagram user posted.

While another comment reads: "That's not coexisting...That's plotting!"

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