Coming home late usually comes with a tiny hope that no one is awake… and that you can just slide in unnoticed. But if you live with Cooper, you aren’t getting away with anything. On @nissa_maria, Nissa. Cooper’s human shared the moment she walked in and immediately knew she was in trouble. There was no excited greeting, just Cooper, already posted up on the couch, staring like this wasn’t his first time being disappointed. Even the furniture seemed to be judging the situation.
Dog sits up on the couch as he patiently waits for owner to return home after curfew
The first thing you see is Cooper on the couch, sitting in a way that feels… very human. He is leaning back against the cushions with his front legs crossed in a perfect “crisscross applesauce” position. As a German Shorthaired Pointer, he’s already built tall and lean. But Cooper somehow looks even longer when he sits like this.
The stare is steady, unbroken, and very much directed at the person who broke curfew. You can tell he is fully expecting an explanation. For a split second, he uncrosses his legs. As if he’s about to let it slide, only to immediately cross them back again. Forgiveness, apparently, is still under review.
“You get home past curfew and he’s waiting up, wondering where the hell you’ve been,” the caption reads. And the internet is absolutely here for it. With over 110,000 likes, people are joking that Nissa is officially grounded. One commenter pointed out that the paw-crossing move means he has something very important to say, while another teased that a simple phone call could have saved him the worry.
Somewhere along the way, Cooper has decided he’s the one keeping the household in line. If you’re planning on staying out late tonight, you might want to check in with your dog first or at least prepare yourself for the silent treatment when you finally sneak in.
