There is a pretty huge milestone happening over in Melbourne right now. And it has the pups at @penny.and.vinny.the.gsds absolutely buzzing. For months, the two German Shepherds have been waiting for their tiny human sister to finally join the “sit up” club. And that day has officially arrived, as we see in the video. Now that the baby can hold herself up without help, it’s opened a whole new world of interaction for the crew. These dogs aren’t just watching her from a distance anymore; they are finally in the perfect splash zone for a clumsy, sweet pat. It is honestly a massive win for everyone.
Baby’s new milestone has dogs thrilled as she can finally sit and pat them
The scene is set in their cozy, decked-out living room. And Vinny and Penny are sprawled out on the floor. Right in the middle is their little sister, with her back to the camera. She seems to be very proud of her new sitting skills. She has one tiny hand firmly planted on Vinny’s front leg and the other buried in Penny’s fur while also using her big sister as a bit of a kickstand.
As German Shepherds, these two are naturally geared toward guarding their pack. This basically explains why they look so incredibly content acting as literal furniture for the toddler. Their owners are quick to point out that this level of calm didn’t just happen by luck.
They put in “countless hours of training” to get the dogs adjusted to a new life with a little human. “Not once have they given us any reason to feel uncomfortable,” they shared, adding that raising their daughter to respect animals is just as important. They really do take their babysitting job seriously — something we’ve seen in their previous adventures, too.
The internet is totally here for it, with over 35K likes and people joking that the pups are just waiting for her to finally be big enough to throw a ball. One fan even quoted “The Office” to describe the excitement of the moment. It’s just a really beautiful look at how a little bit of patience and a lot of training can turn a house into a home for both kids and pups.
