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A dog's exaggerated show of exhaustion after doing "nothing" all day has left viewers on TikTok in hysterics. The canine, whose owner posts under @maca.theaussie, was captured walking slowly to sleep on a couch, all while wrapped up in a blanket. With the dog's actions reminiscent of how a human behaves after a long and stressful day, his owner shared through an overlaid text that, despite the appearance of burnout, the pet had done precisely nothing all day. Viewers were able to see Maca, who appears to be an Australian shepherd dog, moving to curl up on the couch with a soft green-and-white blanket draped all around him. The canine looked to be taking the blanket along with him, to ensure that his following snooze would be as comfortable as possible. An overlaid text on the video read: "My dog after doing absolutely nothing." The post has been viewed over 443,000 times to date after being posted to TikTok on October 15. It has amassed more than 89,000 likes and plenty of comments from amused viewers who also saw humor in the dog's apparent tiredness. Several poked fun at the moment through lighthearted comments, while others expressed how their own canines also like to fill their days with an abundance of naps. "Hard life deserves nappy naps," one viewer said, while another added in agreement: "Naps deserve naps." "So cozy," a third said. "What do you mean nothing? It’s hard to be this cute," one user wrote. "Me on Sunday," another commented. "My dog is tired after sleeping so she has to go to sleep again," one viewer shared. "Endless naps lol [laugh out loud] they sleep so much," another posted. "That's me during my [work from home] afternoon," a third added. The Australian shepherd is a highly intelligent, energetic herding breed known for its agility, loyalty, and striking merle coat patterns. Despite their clear love of naps, these dogs are always on high alert and ready to take action. Australian shepherds thrive on mental stimulation, making them excellent companions for active families and canine-sports enthusiasts. They are also known for forming strong bonds with their owners and excelling in obedience, agility, and search-and-rescue roles. Newsweek reached out to @macatheaussie for more information via TikTok.
