Sometimes the best life lessons don’t come from books or parents. Instead, they come from your furry first friend. Tommy is a Blue Staffy from Queensland who loves being a big brother to his little human sister. Over at @tommybluestaff, his humans usually share the “big vibes” of his daily life in posts.
And one recent video shows his little girl sibling sitting right outside the front door, just soaking up the world. It looks a bit random until you realize who she is actually copying. This dog has spent every morning perfecting the art of the front-porch sit, and now he has the most adorable student.
Dog and little girl share the same morning habit of sitting outside the house
The camera starts rolling from inside the house, looking out through the doorway at the toddler. She sits on the concrete, looking completely content while waving her hands at the breeze and the plants. The on-screen caption asks why she is sitting out front like that. Then, the video cuts to show Tommy in the same spot earlier that morning.
This dog sits there every single morning to appreciate the Australian sunshine. He looks back at the camera with a face that says he knows exactly what he is doing. Staffy dogs are famously loyal and love being right in the middle of the family. They are often called Nanny Dogs for this reason. Tommy, for his part, isn’t just a pet; he’s a mentor in the “slow life” movement.
And sweetly enough, the little girl has already managed to copy his specific posture and calm energy. His family says he’s teaching her “how to sun-bake.” It is a bond that feels completely natural and sweet.
As of the time of writing, the clip has already racked up over 4.7k likes from fans who love the duo. One viewer pointed out that big brothers are meant to teach silly things to their sisters. Another person mentioned their own pup has a “sun sling” for these specific morning sessions. Seeing the little girl with her hands in the air, and then the dog enjoying the same air later, makes the whole video feel pretty priceless.
