Labrador Puppy Destroys Plant, Then Proudly Lies in the Mess He Made

Hondo the Labrador Goes Viral After Turning His Living Room Into a Dirt Playground:

An 11-month-old Labrador retriever named Hondo is stealing hearts—and drawing laughs—across TikTok after being caught red-pawed in the middle of a spectacular mess. In a viral video shared by his owner Amari (@maralleaa), Hondo is seen sitting with the most innocent expression… right beside a massive pile of spilled dirt. The culprit? A large plant pot that, until recently, was standing tall and intact.

The footage quickly shifts to show Hondo not just near the chaos, but comfortably sprawled out on top of the dirt as if it were the comfiest bed he’s ever had. Totally unbothered and seemingly proud, the black Lab soaks in the moment. The video’s caption reads, “When someone comes over to my house and says my dog is bad (he is).” It’s a statement hard to refute when the evidence is literally beneath him.

Amari shared with Newsweek that Hondo had just returned from a day at doggy daycare and, clearly still full of energy, decided to express himself through an impromptu gardening project. Though Amari’s grandmother was home at the time, Hondo managed to sneak off and empty the entire pot before anyone realized what he was up to. And just as Amari was about to clean up the mess, Hondo beat her to it—in his own way—by plopping himself right in the center of it.

As it turns out, this isn’t Hondo’s first brush with mischief. He’s earned a reputation for chewing shoes, nibbling on table legs, gnawing chair corners, and tearing up paper. Still, there’s a silver lining: Hondo seems to understand when he’s gone too far. “He does acknowledge when he’s wrong and will put himself in timeout,” Amari explained, revealing an adorably self-aware side to her rambunctious pup.

Joe Nutkins, a Kennel Club-accredited dog trainer, weighed in on the behavior, explaining that young dogs like Hondo often act out due to boredom or a lack of proper outlets for their energy. Nutkins recommends activities like puzzle toys, basic training exercises, and teaching calming cues like “settle” to help redirect such behavior.

Meanwhile, Hondo has become something of an internet sensation. The video has racked up over 1.2 million views and more than 247,000 likes. Comments poured in with playful humor: “At least he laid in the bed he made,” one user joked. Another added, “He said I’ll bring outside inside,” and a third chimed in with, “He looks so proud.”

One thing’s for sure—Hondo may be a “bad” dog by some standards, but he’s 100% lovable.

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