Even the most loyal and affectionate dogs sometimes find ways to cause trouble, often when their owners least expect it.
Presley Vanhorn, a Phoenix, Arizona resident, was used to arriving home to warm greetings from her two polite and well-trained dogs.
One evening, after spending time out with friends, she returned to her apartment expecting the usual excitement and wagging tails.
Instead, she stepped into a scene so startling that she froze in disbelief, needing a moment to steady herself before processing what she was seeing.
A Startling Find
Presley was horrified by what her dog, Ivy, had done while left alone that night.
In a TikTok video Presley later uploaded, she appears dazed and speechless, visibly trying to comprehend the chaos as she gradually realizes the scope of the disaster.
At first glance, the situation seemed manageable. She spotted only a few chewed-up scraps of trash in the hallway and bent down to pick them up.
“What is that?” she asked Ivy, her voice mixing disbelief and annoyance. Ivy crouched behind her with an unmistakably guilty expression, as if bracing for what Presley would find next.
But that minor mess in the entryway was just the beginning.
As Presley walked toward the kitchen, the full extent of Ivy’s mischief became clear.
The room had been transformed into a wreck of shredded wrappers, torn packaging, and scattered debris covering every surface and corner. It looked like the aftermath of a tiny, determined storm.
Presley shared the footage online, captioning it, “when you come home drunk thinking your dog chewed up only 2 pieces of trash…”
@presslyset What a bad girl! #pov #drunk #fypシ #fypage #baddogsoftiktok #baddog #happythanksgiving ♬ original sound – Pres123
The clip went viral and racked up millions of views. One viewer quipped, “You both partied, I don’t see the problem”, while another said, “You stayed out too late mom this is your punishment 😂😅”.
Amused and still slightly stunned, Presley later replied in the comments, explaining that Ivy’s behavior shocked her because it was completely out of character.
Both of her dogs were normally calm, obedient, and never caused any destruction.
Looking Deeper At What Causes Such Behavior
Many people who watched the viral video pointed out that Ivy’s chaotic night might have been triggered by separation anxiety, a condition common among dogs who feel distressed when left without their owners.
The ASPCA notes that dogs experiencing separation anxiety often act out through physical behaviors such as chewing, scratching, pacing, whining, barking, or even having accidents inside the house.
These reactions are not defiance but signs of emotional strain.
Because dogs are naturally social animals, being left alone for extended periods can cause them to become anxious or overwhelmed.
When that happens, they may try to soothe themselves in destructive ways that seem humorous or frustrating but stem from genuine distress.
For owners seeking to better understand and manage separation anxiety, resources like this article offer comprehensive, practical insights and helpful tips for owners and caretakers.