Is This the Laziest Dog Fight Ever?

There’s a lot of barking and a bit of paw waving in this hilarious Instagram post of two dogs engaged in what might be the laziest dog fight in canine history, with lots of barking and a bit of paw waving. Two small dogs are reclining nose-to-nose on some decking and are having what can only be described as a shouting match. There is a lot of noise but very little action; even when they bare their teeth, it shows little conviction.

If only we could interpret what they are saying! It may not even be an argument; perhaps they are just enjoying making ‘beautiful music’ with their best pal. It’s great for them, but perhaps bad news for any nearby humans who were hoping for some peace and quiet!

Half-Hearted Dog Fight

When dogs are serious about fighting, it looks a lot scarier than this. During dog fights, the participants at least make the effort to stand up and face each other. Tails are tucked, movements are stiff, and there is usually a lot of deep growling and snarling. Neither of these dogs appears to feel threatened; they are content to lie on the decking and look each other in the face. They seem like pals who are simply enjoying the sound of their own voices.

A Barking Competition

In truth, this is more of a barking competition than a genuine fight. Dogs will often join in with other dogs when they hear them barking. In both wild and domestic settings, group barking serves as a way to warn others in the group that something is wrong. It’s a way of amplifying a single bark.

However, these guys do not exactly look scared and are just barking at each other for the sheer joy of it. The problem is that now they’ve started, neither wants to be the first to give up. This will likely go on until they fall asleep!