What started as a joke has now become a full‑blown routine for one miniature goldendoodle puppy, and the video has racked up over 1.9 million views on TikTok.
The footage shows the pup called Aspen standing and waiting in the apartment corridor as her owner Mel throws the ball. But, instead of racing toward it, Aspen stays put.
The caption says the pup “doesn’t mess around with playing catch,” and the on‑screen text reveals why: Aspen prefers to be “hard launched.” That is the moment Mel scoops her up, gently lifts her, and gives her a playful “launch” toward the hallway. The second her paws touch the floor, Aspen rockets forward, sprinting after the ball and returning at top speed.
Mel (@mel.todaloo), explained in the comments: “It was a joke at first but then I think she liked the extra boost.”
The video has racked up over 395,000 likes with users obsessed with the pup’s unusual—and very dramatic—fetch technique.
Why Puppies Have Such Quirky Habits
The VCA Animal Hospital highlights several common puppy quirks, many of which will feel familiar to dog owners—and Aspen’s preferred launch‑and‑fetch method fits right in.
- Wet‑dog zoomies: After a bath, some canines explode into high‑octane zoomies, rubbing their damp bodies all over furniture and racing through the house. You may discover a wet spot later, but it is hard not to laugh.
- The “let me in” bark: Puppies quickly learn how to communicate. Many owners can tell the difference between a bark that signals someone passing by and one that clearly says, “I’d like to come inside now.”
- Trying to squeeze under furniture: If a puppy once fit under a coffee table or cabinet, they may still try—even long after they have outgrown it. Those early hiding spots are memorable.
- The post‑poop sprint: Some canines run victory laps after pooping, sometimes following the same loop every time. Maybe they really do feel 5 pounds lighter.
- The bed‑making ritual: You might neatly lay out their blanket, only for them to dig, scratch, and pile it into a lumpy nest. Somehow, that is the most-comfortable way to sleep.
TikTok Reacts
So far, the video has almost 2,000 comments.
“Imagine having to explain this to a dog sitter,” one viewer posted, a comment that had 66,000 likes at the time of writing.
Another user added: “I love when dogs haverandom quirks,” to which Mel replied: “The best thing ever.”
A third user share their pup’s unusual habit, saying: “Mine won’t potty without giving me a hug first.”
Newsweek reached out to @mxsllo for comment via TikTok. We could not verify the details of the case.
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