Dog Gets Very, Very Clingy During Owner’s Work Call & the Result Is Adorable

Managing work from home comes with its own set of challenges, especially when you have a furry friend vying for attention.

For Kristen Hoyt, a 31-year-old from San Francisco, this reality was hilariously captured in a TikTok video when her rescue dog, George, made an unexpected appearance during an important Zoom meeting.

In the video, George, a mix of Border Collie and Pit Bull, steals the spotlight by interrupting Hoyt’s work call, demanding her undivided attention.

TikTok video shows needy dog wanting owner’s attention during Zoom meeting

Hoyt’s friend and coworker was presenting in a company meeting when George decided it was time for some fun. Although the coworker quickly turned off her camera to avoid any disruptions, George’s persistence was simply too cute to ignore.

Hoyt describes George as having “zoomie modes,” a term that perfectly captures his energetic and attention-seeking nature.

Despite his interruptions, the TikTok clip on George’s account (@oh_so_curious_george) has garnered over 140,000 views and 34,000 likes. It’s a scene that resonates with many remote workers who juggle their professional duties with the playful demands of their pets.

George’s frequent appearances in Hoyt’s Zoom calls are nothing new. In fact, her colleagues have grown fond of his regular cameos, turning them into a light-hearted office joke.

Hoyt often jokes that George’s interruptions serve as a reminder that some meetings might have been better as emails.

Despite George’s lack of awareness regarding personal space, Hoyt treasures these moments.

She rescued him in 2021 during a particularly tough period in her life, and she feels that George has given her just as much support as she has given him.

His loving nature and disregard for personal boundaries have endeared him to Hoyt and everyone who follows his delightful antics online.