You can usually tell a lot about a household by how its pooch reacts when you walk in. Some bark from the couch, some hide behind their owners, and some act like you’ve been best friends for years. Then there are pups who skip the warm-up entirely and go straight to full-body affection. A recently shared video captures what happens when a dog sees a guest and decides personal space is no longer necessary.
This dog doesn’t believe in personal space whenever guests are over
Rhubarb’s owner recently posted a clip on the account @rhubarbthedoggo, offering a humorous warning to anyone planning a visit. According to the on-screen text, guests are given instructions before entering the home. They are told to remain calm and, most importantly, avoid making eye contact with the dog. The owner explains that failing to follow these rules could result in a “complete loss of personal space.”
The reason for the warning becomes clear moments later. In the video, Rhubarb is seen clinging to a guest and resting her chin directly on their face. She appears entirely at ease, breathing softly and settling in as if she has found the perfect spot. The guest, meanwhile, is left frozen in place, clearly amused and slightly overwhelmed by the dog’s affectionate behavior.
Rhubarb’s relaxed posture and gentle demeanor suggest she sees this closeness as a sign of trust rather than mischief. Still, for anyone unprepared, the experience might feel intense. The owner’s warning now makes sense. Once Rhubarb locks in on someone, personal space quickly becomes a thing of the past.
Viewers in the comments found the interaction both amusing and relatable. One person joked that being “bullied” by that many snuggles didn’t seem like the worst problem to have. Another pointed out Rhubarb’s telltale body language, saying you know you’re in trouble when her ears shift into what they called “airplane mode.”
Others admitted they would happily accept their fate. One commenter said they would love to be Rhubarb’s “chin rest,” while another confessed they would completely fail at staying calm and avoiding eye contact. The reactions suggest that while Rhubarb may be a menace to personal boundaries, she has no shortage of fans willing to surrender theirs.
