Anyone who’s ever taken their dog to the groomer knows it can be an unpredictable experience. Sometimes the trim turns out a little… off.
Other times, an owner thinks a grooming session will give their pup a fresh, sleek look—only to realize later that it may have been a big mistake.
It’s the kind of thing that happens to almost every dog parent at some point, and while we might cringe in the moment, it often makes for a great laugh afterward.
This time, the story comes from Alabama, and what one man decided to do when he took his dog in for a grooming appointment is bound to make you smile.
So… What Exactly Happened?
It started out like any other day for Kimberly and her family in Alabama. She casually let her husband take their dog, Wilson, to the groomer—unsupervised.
What could possibly go wrong, right?
Well, her husband had an idea. A funny one. Kimberly had no clue what was about to happen, but when her husband returned with Wilson, she was completely taken aback.
The groomer had clearly done a skilled job, but Wilson’s new style made him look like he’d just stepped out of the 1980s.
His fur was shaped into a thick, curly mane—yes, a full-blown dog mullet. The look was both impressive and hilarious, and Wilson seemed completely unfazed by it.
Of course, the poor pup had no idea why his humans were laughing at his makeover. One thing was certain, though: after this, Kimberly knew she might not be letting her husband handle grooming duties solo again.
TikTok Reacts
Kimberly recorded Wilson’s new look and uploaded it to her TikTok account, where it quickly went viral. Viewers couldn’t get enough of the mullet, flooding the comments section with laughter and love.
One person wrote: “Good dude. Met him in a bar back in 85′, we’ve stayed in touch since.”
Yep, looks like others saw the same retro vibe.
Another added: “I’m pretty sure your husband should be the ONLY one for dog groomer duties from now on! This cut is Legit!”
That one probably boosted her husband’s confidence quite a bit—and honestly, it’s hard to disagree. The cut really did have its charm.
A third commenter, a groomer themselves, said: “As a groomer, we want to do this cut. We do NOT want to do another TeDdY BeAr CuT doodle.”
Even fellow groomers were on board with the look! With all the support Wilson’s mullet has received, it wouldn’t be surprising if this became his signature style.
In the end, the whole thing turned into a lighthearted family moment—one that spread plenty of joy online. And judging by the smiles, it’s safe to say Wilson’s 80s-inspired makeover was a hit.