Couple returns from vacation - and is now ignored by dog

Ireland - When his owners returned from their vacation, Border Collie Alex made no move to go home with them, much to their amazement.

Alex the dog seemed to ignore his mistress and master when they came back.
Alex the dog seemed to ignore his mistress and master when they came back.  © TikTok/elainesdoghaven

In a video on the TikTok channel "elainesdoghaven", Alex can be seen sitting next to the door of the kennel "Elaine's Dog Haven" in County Mayo, Ireland, and desperately wants to stay there.

The boarding kennel, which is specially set up for dogs, had been looking after the furry friend while his parents were away.

"Alex? Come on, are you coming home? Come on, you have to go home, I know it's tragic," says Elaine, the owner of the facility, laughing behind the camera.

But Alex, looking happier than ever, ignores the gentle coaxing. "Come on, your master is waiting here," says Elaine, but the border collie remains sitting rigidly on the floor - as if offended that his master and mistress went on vacation without him.

The funny video triggered a flood of comments. Numerous dog fans were amazed by the four-legged friend's very clear emotions.

Border collie doesn't want to return to its owners after staying in kennels

"Great advertising," joked one viewer. "That's definitely a 5-star review," commented another. "I'm no expert, but I think the dog has moved out of his home," wrote another user.

The dog's owners told Newsweek that Alex is never actually offended when they travel without him.

So it's likely that the border collie just felt really comfortable in the kennel.