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Puppy Decides To Be A Pumpkin For Halloween Without His Parent’s Permission

Written by: Molly Weinfurter
Molly Weinfurter is a writer for iHeartDogs, and she’s passionate about helping animals in need. She volunteers for Bailing Out Benji and a local dog rescue.Read more
| Published on October 23, 2020

Luke the Australian Shepherd puppy has the same attitude as just about every human child: if he’s not allowed to do something, that makes it more fun! Ever since he came to his new home a few months ago, he has caused as much trouble as possible. He loves to chew on anything and everything, especially if he knows it’s not for him.

Most of the time, Luke’s behavior is aggravating, but sometimes, it brings a good laugh to his humans. A perfect example is when he decided to get his head stuck in a pumpkin!

Pumpkin Stuck on Dog's Head
Image: Screenshot, Storyful Rights Management YouTube

Halloween Preparations

Most puppies are forced to wear whatever silly costumes their humans pick out for Halloween. But Luke doesn’t like being told what to do! Becca Ann Hoerner, Luke’s mom, was very aware of that fact, which is why she rarely leaves the mischievous pup alone. Yet, one day she thought it would be okay if she left him home for just 15 minutes. Boy was she wrong!

In those 15 minutes, Luke decided to create as much destruction as possible. He also decided to personally pick out his Halloween costume this year. He quickly settled on a jack-o-lantern decoration, which fit perfectly over his head after he chewed through the bottom. The only problem was that he couldn’t get it off!

“We pulled up to the house and my husband ran the bags in, but quickly ran back out of the house in hysterical laughter,” Hoerner said. “He yelled for me to come into the house and the only information he would give me is ‘You gotta see this.’ I was immediately worried until I got to the door and Luke was there to greet me with a massive bobbly pumpkin stuck on his head!”

Pumpkin head dog
Image: Becca Ann Hoerner Facebook

After laughing and taking plenty of pictures, Hoerner finally helped Luke get the pumpkin off his head. One might think that he would learn his lesson after that, but he definitely didn’t.

Puppies Never Seem to Learn

Having a big pumpkin head might bother some dogs, but Luke didn’t mind it one bit. He was just as joyful and energetic with the pumpkin on as he was when it was off. When his parents came home, he rushed to greet them, trying to look through the pumpkin’s eyeholes instead of trying to remove it.

Wearing a pumpkin also didn’t seem to deter Luke from his troublesome behaviors. He still tries to get into everything he shouldn’t. This makes Hoerner hesitant to leave him alone again because as soon as they left the house that one time, Luke probably jumped on the table to grab the pumpkin. The stem had even been chewed off before he’d gotten his head stuck.

Dog wearing pumpkin
Image: Screenshot, Storyful Rights Management YouTube

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“It is literally all day and night that he is getting into things he shouldn’t, I swear he knows what he shouldn’t have and goes straight for it,” said Hoerner. “Since we brought him home we have had to pick up all things plastic, metal, ceramic, brick, and even concrete items because he will chew/carry around anything but a dog toy!”

What trouble will Luke get into next? It’s clear that the pumpkin wasn’t the end of his mischievous days. Maybe he’ll find an even better costume to wear soon!

Watch a Hilarious Video of the Event Here:

H/T: thedodo.com
Featured Image: Becca Ann Hoerner Facebook and Screenshot, Storyful Rights Management YouTube

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