Many pet parents will tell you that their dogs seem to have two distinct personalities. Outside the home, they can appear calm, polite, and perfectly well-behaved. However, the second the front door closes, it’s like flipping a switch. Suddenly, they’re bouncing off walls, wrestling with siblings, or tearing through the house with wild energy. A recent Instagram video hilariously captures this dramatic contrast through two dog siblings who embody the difference between their public manners and at-home mayhem.
Owner shows stark difference between dogs in public vs. at home
The owner of Gamja and Chip, two Golden Retriever dog siblings, posted a video showing a side-by-side glimpse of how differently the pups behave at home and in public. When out in public, both dogs are the picture of discipline. They sit calmly, let strangers pet them, and appear as though they’ve just graduated from an obedience school with honors. People can be seen smiling and admiring their sweet demeanor as the dogs quietly soak up the attention.
But once they’re back home, the transformation is instant and hilarious. The next scene in the video shows a much different side of Gamja and Chip as they sprint through the house, wrestle with each other, and turn the living room into a playground. From quiet angels to rowdy troublemakers, the contrast couldn’t be clearer. Their owner jokingly captioned the video by calling it an “on-off switch,” and the comment section shows just how much people relate.
“They are unapologetically themselves at home,” one user wrote. Another joked, “At least it’s not the other way around!! My dog is feral in public!” Others took a more thoughtful angle, noting that the dogs’ behavior actually points to solid training. “That means you trained them well,” one person commented.
Good behavior in public doesn’t happen overnight. It requires regular training, exposure, and lots of patience. Dogs need to understand what is expected of them in different environments, and that means practicing in real-world situations. Use positive reinforcement to encourage the behaviors you want, and redirect unwanted ones gently. At home, give your pup plenty of mental stimulation and exercise so that when it’s time to go out, they are not bursting with pent-up energy. Remember, a well-trained dog isn’t one that is always calm; it’s one that knows when to be.
