Puppy's Friend Steps In: "Mom, Don't Be So Angry."

Although dogs may fear their owners when they are angry, they still stand up for their fellow canine companions who have made mistakes. While disputes or scoldings are best resolved by the parties involved, having a third party intervene can sometimes ease the tension. Recently, a video shared on Weibo showed a small dog being scolded by its owner for misbehaving. Instead of ignoring the situation, the dog's companion—a larger dog—displayed courage by stepping forward to shield the smaller dog, hoping the owner would stop scolding.

In the video, the female owner is seen sitting on the couch, lecturing the small dog. The larger dog, noticing the fear in the smaller dog, attempts to intervene. After being picked up by the owner, the larger dog seizes the opportunity to run back and persistently tries to protect its companion. It even uses body language to appease the owner, seeking to calm them down. The larger dog positions itself behind the smaller dog while pleading with the owner, earning praise from viewers who describe it as "very spiritual".

The act of the dog standing up for its companion was unexpected and touched the hearts of many. Comments under the video included: "Such a righteous and loving pet, who can bear to scold it?" "It's like me when I was young protecting my sister," "It even touched your hand," "What a great dog," and "Small animals are like children, afraid of family conflicts." The dogs' understanding nature made it hard for viewers not to feel sympathetic. Many pleaded for the owner to forgive the misbehaving dog, as the mediator dog seemed to be worried sick.