Two Needy Chihuahuas Have a Very Specific Morning Routine for Mom
Everyone has a different routine for starting their day. For some people, it's waking up from their alarm, grabbing a coffee, going for a run, or doing their daily meditation. For some dogs, it might mean going outside to use the bathroom, eating their breakfast, and taking one of their many naps. For some people and pets, their day always starts with cuddles.
In this video, we see the latter routine, where the adorable Chihuahuas have a very specific morning routine they play out with their mom each time the sun comes out, and it's charming, weird, and really cute.
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Shared by @barackthechi, the TikTok video shows the two little Chihuahua dogs, Barack and Selena, who are really excited to see their mom first thing in the morning. They can barely contain their happiness. This extreme energy and clinginess are baked into their daily routine, and now they're just waiting for their pets.
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In the comments, people were happy to share how cute these two doggies are acting first thing in the morning. Some comments included, "I open TikTok, and this issue is the first post I see," "Those are love eyes," "So... why are you filming and not petting?" and "Those eyes!"
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Why Dogs Get Excited When Their Parents Wake Up
These two dogs are so adorable, even if they're a little bit clingy. Seeing how excited they get when their mom opens her eyes is charming. And if your pup gets excited when you wake up, that's kind of a thing for dogs, according to experts.
TrustedHousesitters explains that there are a few reasons dogs get so excited to see their parents when it's time to wake up. And a lot of that comes down to them being in a routine they're excited to start.
They explain that dogs are affectionate in the morning because it's part of their routine, and they've gotten used to your happy greetings, which then often lead to breakfast, a walk, cuddles, and everything else that makes them their happiest selves.
For these two Chihuahuas, there are so many reasons to be excited to start their day, and well, it's just cute, too.
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This story was originally published June 14, 2026 at 11:25 AM.