These Puppy Fails Are Why We Love Dogs

Animals | 1/16/20

Dogs are certainly noble creatures, but every now and again they get themselves into situations that are embarrassing, messy, silly, or downright hilarious. Dogs can't be perfect little ladies and gentlemen all the time. Sometimes they need to cut loose, roll around in the mud, or get into trouble. Animals in very compromising situations are always sort of hilarious to see (as long as everybody is safe).

Behold: some of the funniest puppy fails you’ve ever seen. You probably didn't even know that puppies could fail this hard.

When Training Comes In Handy

How does this even happen? Did this puppy gather up all of those coins and papers and chargers and nail polish bottles and bring them to the toilet one at a time? What would possess him to do such a thing? We can imagine a two year old human doing something like this but a puppy?

Whoever owns this dog has some serious training to do. They better nip this issue in the bud unless they want to deal with some severe plumbing problems.

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A Mirror Or A Window?

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Yup, this is a photo of an adorable beagle being confused by his own reflection. This might be the first time he has ever come face to face with a mirror. It looks like he thinks he's getting to know another cute beagle, but really, that's just himself that he's sniffing and licking.

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How long do you think it took before this pup figured out that his reflection wasn't another dog? Maybe he's still there in that very spot trying to sniff his reflection's butt.

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How Does This Even Happen?

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Did this dog actually fall asleep in this position? Maybe he was in the middle of gnawing on the wall when he just gave up and decided to take a nap. Well, that's pretty awkward. We can't tell if this is terrifying or adorable. Maybe it's both?

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It looks painful to have fallen asleep with your lip up like that! When she wakes up she's going to see this picture and be so embarrassed! Poor puppy!

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Caught In The Act

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This dog better not even try to blame this pillow fiasco on anybody else. She's been caught red handed (or red pawed). We know that puppies love to chew and destroy things, so really, it was only a matter of time before this little dog tore something in her new home to shreds. If you're going to get a puppy, you have to be prepared for these things.

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She'll grow out of these bad habits soon.

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Caught Red Handed

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If you thought that other dog was caught red-handed, take a look at this husky pup. She definitely got into something. All I can think about is that poor pink eyeshadow palette that now had paw marks all over it.

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She does look pretty, but now she's going to be tracking pretty pink paw print marks all over the house. Luckily, makeup is washable. It could have been worse. She could have chewed open a pink permanent marker.

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One Of These Things Is Not Like The Others

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Oh look a shopping cart full of huskies. Wait a minute. I think one of these dogs isn't a husky at all. That face poking out at the front of the cart looks more like a chihuahua. This chihuahua looks so pleased to be stuffed into a cart full of fluffy husky-looking dogs.

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Why would anybody stuff a bunch of puppies into a shopping cart anyway? Is this person looking to purchase six dogs from the grocery store?

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Fighting Like Cats And Dogs

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Ah, the eternal struggle. While some cats and dogs can find ways to live peacefully together, they still call it "fighting like cats and dogs' for a reason. Dogs love to chase fast-moving little creatures, and cats love to swat at dogs and instigate fights. The cycle will never end.

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The frustration is apparent in this young dog’s surprised expression. He was minding his own business when out of nowhere, he was maliciously attacked by this mean-spirited feline. Or maybe that's just what the dog wants you to think

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Scared Of The Roomba

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This poor little guy is terrified of his owners Roomba, and we can't say that we blame him. Robots are perfectly positioned to take over the world. They're in all of our homes listening to all of our private information and literally eating all of our garbage.

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We have a lot to be afraid of. This dog has seen all of the sci-fi movies. He knows what's up. Yeah, he looks like a scaredy-cat in this photo, but you just wait. When the Robots take over, you'll be scared too.

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One Big Happy Family

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We know that we just saw a cat and a dog fighting like, well, cats and dogs, but these cats seem to be getting along with their new puppy perfectly. These three pets are all giving each other a big hug. The dog looks a little bit worried, but he should know that he's in good hands. If the cat accepts you, that means you're golden.

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This is a much better scenario than these three animals getting into a wrestling match.

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When You Try To Eat A Bee

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Well, that definitely looks painful. You'll be. glad to know that the swelling in this dog's snout (caused by a bee sting, of course) went down within a couple of days, but for a while there, he looked absolutely ridiculous. This unfortunate pup just happened to be gnawing on some grass (as playful and nibbly pups tend to do), but in the process, he somehow got a bee in his mouth!

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This is the face of a pup who knows that things just went very, very wrong.

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Rolling Around In The Mud

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You can bet that this happened within the last minute of an hour-long hike, just before they were about to load up and drive home. This adolescent Golden Retriever looks a little too old to be pulling a stunt like this. I’ve never seen an episode of The Dog Whisperer, but from what I’ve heard, Cesar would probably recommend a training technique that involves tricking the dog into believing that he is being left behind. Say something like, “well I guess that’s it then, you stay here and live off the land, we are going back home where the people who live there don’t roll in mud and expect others to clean up after them,” and then hop in the car and drive off.

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Of course, you loop around and pick up your best bud, but the message will be clear: “cleanliness is next to godliness, you doofus.”

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Still On The Fence

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They say that good fences make good neighbors. This fence is a little too short to qualify as “good,” much like this creepy neighbor who insists on trampling all over your lawn. His face seems to say “what did I do wrong... I’m just a puppy,” but don’t believe it for a second.

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This could be one of those tiny dogs that never gets big. For all you know he could be 50 years old. Did you ever see that movie The Pact? Imagine that this is the evil Charles Barlow, slinking around your house, eating your peanut butter when you aren’t looking. Yikes!

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Big Night In The City

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Why not take a cue from this resourceful pup and just strip naked, lie down in your most seductive pose in your apartment window, and hope Mr. or Mrs. Right is somewhere out there with a telescope?

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He Wants To Help

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What are you doing little pupper? No, you can't sit with us at the dinner table while we eat because you beg too much. But this is how you react? Is this your way of acting out to get attention? Yes, we know you can sit, I mean, we are the ones who taught you that, after all.

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But don't think that just because you're sitting on the dishwasher door doesn't mean you're getting in the way of anything. But go ahead, keep trying to prove whatever point it is you're trying to prove. We can wait until you move.

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Sleeping On A Cloud

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Well, well, well, look what we have here. The look on this dog's face says Help! Get me out of this mess! Well, we hate to break it to you dog, but you only did this to yourself. All we did was buy you a nice, new fluffy bed for you to have a more comfortable sleep, yet you couldn't resist the urge to just chew it all up. AND in your cage.

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Now you're trapped in a sea of fluff and you don't know what to do about it. Well, we know what we're doing: snapping a photo at your expense so you can learn your lesson.

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That Vest Is Too Big

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This young puppy wants to become a police dog and can't wait for the day that he can enter the police academy and get all the training he needs. But he is a little bit ahead of himself. Sorry little puppy, but you're just not quite old enough to enter the force yet. Yes, we know you've been practicing by chasing butterflies and sniffing all over the backyard for hours on end.

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But being a police dog is more hard work than you think and we don't want you to lose your innocence just yet. Wait a couple more years and then you'll get there.

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A Guilty Face

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This dog looks so smug after doing what he did. Look at this mess. He's not even sorry. If he could talk, he'd probably say something along the lines of "well, you were gone all day and you locked me inside the house. I'm an outside dog and I live for the outdoors! I looked out the window and so so many things to chase."

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"But after the mailman came and delivered your mail, I lost it. I had to get outside. And besides, I can't tell time, but I didn't think you'd be home for about another bajillion hours. So you can't blame me for this."

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Sitting On The Cat

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The look on this cat's face says, Look at this oblivious oaf of a puppy you got. He thinks I'm his dad or something, asking for a piggyback ride. Who does he think he is? Doesn't he know that I run things around here? Please get him off me. Oh, no? You're not going to do anything about and just take a picture and laugh? Great. You humans are oafs too.

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The poor innocent puppy is probably thinking, If I hug her long enough maybe she'll finally like me! I'm just going to sit here and cuddle her until she has a change of heart.

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Stuck Between A Fence And A Hard Place

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You got yourself into this mess, you get yourself out. I don’t care if you thought it was a good idea to dig out from beneath the fence -- the fence that we built at no small expense for your protection, and then crawl up into the green privacy lining that blocks the view of Arby’s from our backyard. I guess the food we provide is just not good enough.

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Well fine. We will part ways here, and I wish you luck in your future endeavors. You certainly seem to have a good head on your shoulders. I just hope the people you hook up with in the future can provide a better life for you, Your Majesty.

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He Looks Too Proud

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Look at this little guy. After incessant begging and barking, we finally took him outside. He dragged us all the way to this very particular spot and looked at us. Look how pleased he looks with himself. We know you buried something at this spot little dog. We're just afraid to find out what it might be.

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A bone? A dead bird? A rat, maybe? We're tired of your little treasure hunts that lead us to no good. Stop looking at us with that face. It's not going to help— oh, okay we'll let you dig it up and show us.

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Sleeping On The Job

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Isn’t that cute, this pup fell asleep in their dish... probably after overindulging in the sumptuous feast their owners prepared to nourish this baby’s growing body. Ever consider that someone else might want some of this food, without them having to think about your fur dragging all through it?

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And what about the old classic piece of buffet wisdom: “Take all you want, but please eat all you take.” Clearly this one-percenter has never thought of anyone other than numero uno. Well, it takes all types to make the world go around, and you can look forward to this cute little canine starting world war III one day. PUPPY FAIL.

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Sinking Into The Couch

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How did you even get yourself into this situation? This dog was probably climbing all over the furniture—which we specifically told him not to—then he lost his balance and got stuck in the cushion. We ask you pup, do you find pleasure in breaking the rules? Does it make you feel edgy?

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Well look now, you're not edgy at all. You just look kind of dumb that you can't even get yourself out of the couch. We hope you learned your lesson. Oh, you said the kids put you there? They are annoying too but you can't always blame everything on them.

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Working Hard Or Hardly Working?

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This puppy gave up after just two hours at his desk. He couldn't handle all the emails and phone calls. He just wants to go one day where his boss isn't breathing down his neck from the office. He's had enough and he needs a vacation. He is only a puppy, yet he can't seem to catch a break.

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He's probably thinking, If this is how I need to make a living then maybe it's not worth it anymore. I just want to be like other puppies and run free and chase my tail! No, Janice, I don't want to buy any Girl Scout cookies from your daughter, STOP ASKING ME!

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Taking A Time Out

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This puppy is on a timeout. He must be doing time for chewing up his human's brand new throw pillows. Or maybe he's serving his sentence for having an accident all over the freshly vacuumed carpet. Whatever it is, this puppy knows what he's done.

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He may be in a timeout, but he is so over it. Look at the way he threw his head up in exasperation, probably rolling his adorable puppy eyes. Of course, the stubbornness was too much to keep up because he just fell asleep that way. Puppies sleep too much, but we can't really blame them. Being a troublemaker must be so exhausting.

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That's Not How It Works

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This unfortunate pup get himself into quite the situation. Two things could have happened. He could have been super curious about all the children's toys lying around, saw one that he liked, and started playing catch with himself. When that got tiring, he must have just started chewing on the tow and somehow got his head stuck. Poor little dummy.

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Another theory about what might be going on here is that this puppy might be a victim of some evil little kids. The puppy just wanted to play with them, but they had other plans. This puppy's face screams, They told me we were going to space and that I needed a helmet!

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Puppy Yoga

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This little pup looks like he's attempting some yoga. Just because there are dog references in the names of the poses doesn't mean it's for dogs, silly! He should really be putting more power into that upward dog, and utilizing his core! There, he just looks lazy. Maybe he forgot how to use his hind legs and now he insists on dragging himself everywhere! Good luck with that!

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Look at him looking up at his owner for assistance. Those puppy dog eyes are too precious to resist! Who wouldn't give in to this adorable little puppy fail? We know we can't!

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A Big Roar For A Little Puppy

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Look at this adorable little puppy trying to instill fear in its mother. As the black sheep of the brood with its different color fur, it probably thinks that it's the tough guy and that he has to keep up this edgy persona to prove that he's different from his brothers and sisters.

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Unfortunately, his mother sees right through him. The look on her face says, Sigh, it's so cute the way you think you can stand up to me. Hopefully this puppy keeps up this rambunctious spirit as it gets older. People might not take it seriously if it stays this cute!

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Rolling Around

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French bulldog puppies are so cute, with their stubby little legs and their chubby little bellies. This one, unfortunately, got on its back and now he can't get back up! No matter how hard the little guy struggles, he can't seem to get back up on his teeny, tiny paws! The owner kept filming in amusement as he shimmied from left to right to no avail.

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Maybe if his legs weren't so stubby and he weren't so chunky it'd be an easier feat! But no, this little puppy was blessed with adorableness that really doesn't help him at all. Too cute!

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Taking The Dog To School

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This puppy just wants to get an education so it can grow up and find a nice job, start a family, and sent its little future puppies off to school. Well, this puppy obviously has big dreams, but she is just a little ahead of herself! She is still too young to understand Newton's Laws of Motion and the Pythagorean Theorem.

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Shakespeare's sonnets and the history of the French Revolution will just go right over her little puppy head! Go out and do puppy things! Live while your young little puppy, the world is too complex and you're too young to lose your innocence.

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Sleeping In Class

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The puppy from the previous slide should take a cue from this pup! This puppy enrolled in school early, but he got over the educational system far too quickly. Look how exhausted he is. He clearly just doesn't care anymore. Hopefully, the professor doesn't call him out for falling asleep in class because that would be super embarrassing!

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It's not his fault that he spent all night partying on campus. Everyone was urging him to go out and he just couldn't resist the opportunity to be adored by dozens of college girls! So what if there's an exam coming up on Tuesday? This puppy needs to recover!

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Blending In

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We're not sure who is more confused in this situation, the hen or the puppy. It appears that the puppy somehow snuck into the chicken's pen for a nice nap, as puppies tend to take naps every hour! And apparently, the hen doesn't seem to mind their furry guest. Maybe the puppy looked cold and the hen thought that it would be nice to sit on him and warm him up.

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The farmer must have had a good laugh when he found this situation going on. Let's hope they can stay this amicable once the puppy is full grown!

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Stuck In The Fence

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Puppy Gymnastics

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The benefits of owning a pet that is in training with Cirque du Soleil are obvious: great health insurance, getting paid to see the world, colorful outfits. But there is a dark side, too. Late nights, dictator-like coaches, and intense performing schedules are just a few elements that make this lifestyle feel intimidating for the average pet owner.

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Not to mention there is an entire industry built around conning hopeful parents into believing that their puppy has talent and then bilking them out of their life savings paying for overpriced photo shoots and “agency fees.” This puppy clearly has no talent and zero balance.

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Sleeping In A Handbag

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What better way to honor the memory of a beloved pet than to have its head mounted on that free tote bag you got from last year’s accounting convention in Sacramento? The answer is that there is “no better way.”

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Seriously though, what is going on with all of the little dogs that get carried around in handbags by their owners? It’s not a new trend, but does the pooch have to get purse-broken as a separate aspect of training? What percentage of people carrying their dogs around like this have handbags filled with poop? Holler at us on twitter and let us know.

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Tired Bulldog Puppies

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Napping is an important activity for active young puppies. It gives them a chance to recharge after a long day of play. But these bulldogs look as if they have been drugged, possibly by some scheming thief who would like the opportunity to steal all of their riches.

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As the legend goes, every bulldog carries a small bag of gold hidden somewhere within the folds of their wrinkled skin. A clever burglar can take this gold if the bulldog is caught off guard. These ridiculously tired pups will have a long road ahead of them to rebuild their lost fortunes. Sad.

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Playing Hide And Seek

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This loveable doofus and its equally cute sibling have turned dinner time into a game of hide and seek. Six weeks ago this might have been a good hiding place for a little pup, but no one is fooled this time around. Or perhaps this is a way to prevent mealtime head injuries. Better safe than sorry!

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Either way, playtime for these adorable little guys is always a learning experience. Exploring their environment is just the next stage in their natural development into full-grown, well-mannered adults. Maybe one day they will finally grow into those paws!

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That's Not What He Meant When He Said Sit

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Sibling rivalry exists in the canine world, too. This looks like a classic example of dominance play where a young pup learns to assert their place in the pack. But in reality, this is just what the bottom puppy is “into.” You should hear the yips of protest the instant the other pup stops sitting on their head.

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Aside from determining pack rank, puppies are also known to be very selfish when it comes to other’s needs. How many times have you been around a puppy that offered to lend a hand around the house? And if a puppy has ever helped anyone other than themselves, it was purely accidental. PUPPY FAIL.

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Ok, Who Did It?

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Speaking of messes, look at these two guys. “Don’t be mad at us, we were just doing some dumb, bumbling puppy-style jumping around and neglected to notice our surroundings. Hey, it’s possible that we even intentionally knocked your plant over, just because we are very curious at this age. Really it’s not our fault."

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"You should have hidden that plant from us if you didn’t want it knocked over. If you think about it, you pretty much asked for this. I mean, who gets TWO puppies and gets upset when we do something stupid on purpose. In fact, you should apologize to us. We will take our treats in the living room, thanks.”

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Noooo!!!

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Did you ever have one of those co-workers who was always trying to sabotage that special project for the boss you were working overtime on? Of course, you can’t report them to human resources because then you would get into trouble for drawing attention to their lack of bladder control.

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That’s not what is going on here, though. This puppy clearly needed to go to the bathroom and her owner was busy waiting for this laptop from the early '90s to boot up. In this case, our furry friend should be hailed as a hero for forcing her owner into modern computing. While she’s at it, maybe she should pee on that wallpaper, too.

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The Best Pup On Google Earth

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I have no idea how we as a society were able to manage without Google, and specifically Google Earth. The idea of planning out a vacation is already filled with enough anxiety, but imagine having to do that off of your traditional gas station map? Google Maps is a total gamechanger, and now that we have street view, you can really get a good handle of what you're looking for.

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Clearly, this is what I'm looking for. I need to find this good boy who followed the Google Earth guy around, because he's obviously the best tour guide money can buy.