Self-care is essential, but sometimes it doesn’t come easy—especially when you’re a Bernese Mountain Dog named Willard, and your mom dares to put on nail polish instead of playing with you.
On February 15, Willard’s mom decided to treat herself to a manicure, but the dramatic pup was having none of it. In a hilarious video shared on social media, Willard gives his mom an intense stink-eye, clearly questioning her decision to spend time on something that doesn’t involve him. With his ball in tow, he’s ready to play, but instead, Mom is distracted by the nail polish, which he clearly finds both perplexing and unacceptable.
Willard, 4 years old, embodies the personality of a typical Bernese Mountain Dog—dramatic, expressive, and ready for some serious playtime. He loves to bark, grumble, and—most importantly—play, especially when it means he gets to have Mom’s full attention. But with nail polish in the mix, he’s forced to wait, and let’s just say he’s not happy about it. The video shows him looking at his mom like she’s committed an unforgivable act.
As any Bernese Mountain Dog owner will know, these dogs are known for their large, loud personalities. Willard’s temper tantrum might seem dramatic, but it’s nothing compared to the typical BMD response to things like boredom, hunger, or being ignored. Willard’s mom might have been indulging in a little “me time,” but for him, it was a betrayal of the highest order.
Still, in typical Bernese Mountain Dog fashion, the temper tantrum was short-lived—after all, Willard knows that he’ll soon get his way. But for now, he’s left grumbling on the couch, waiting for the nail polish to dry so he can go back to the important business of playing.
It seems like Willard has a lot to learn about self-care, but for now, he’s clearly more concerned about his next play session.