Pregnant Woman Prepares Dog for Baby’s Arrival, Pup’s Reaction Says Everything

Preparing a family dog for the arrival of a newborn can be a delicate process, and one mom-to-be decided to test the waters with her pup—only to get a priceless reaction. Anna Plumb, who goes by @veggievsg on TikTok, is expecting her first child and has been taking steps to help her dog Aurora adjust before the baby arrives. Her recent attempt to introduce Aurora to the sound of crying infants quickly revealed that the pup might not be quite ready for the big change.

In a clip posted on July 14, Plumb played a video of a wailing newborn on the television while Aurora lay calmly nearby. But the second the baby sounds filled the room, Aurora’s demeanor changed. She slowly turned her head, eyes widening, eyebrows lifting, and then delivered a side-eye worthy of an Oscar. The slow, suspicious glance at the screen made it very clear—Aurora had thoughts.

Plumb’s caption read, “I don’t know if she’s ready for baby to arrive,” and judging by Aurora’s expression, she might be on to something. The clip struck a chord with TikTok users, racking up over 620,000 views and more than 135,000 likes in just a couple of days. Hundreds of commenters chimed in, relating to Aurora’s dismay or praising the mom-to-be’s proactive training approach.

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) recommends this kind of preparation for pet owners expecting a child. Gradual exposure to baby sounds, smells, and routines—paired with positive reinforcement—can help ease the transition. By introducing these elements in advance, dogs can begin to associate the changes with calmness and rewards.

Aurora’s humorous side-eye sparked plenty of jokes, with one user writing, “Change. The. Channel,” while another imagined her inner monologue: “And all of a sudden I hear this agitating grating voice.” Many parents also shared their own attempts at desensitizing their dogs, some successful, others filled with hilarious fails.

Despite her wide-eyed reaction, Aurora is clearly a beloved member of the family, and Plumb’s thoughtful preparation shows just how much she wants things to go smoothly. Whether or not Aurora fully understands what’s coming, she’s certainly got a lot of personality—and a TikTok fanbase rooting for her adjustment.

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