Where many humans cannot maintain even a steady balance on highly elevated surfing gadgets, in a recent viral video, nearly a dozen dogs were spotted splashing water at San Diego's popular dog beach. The clip is pouring hearts on the Internet, which shows the adorable sighting of the dogs from different breeds surfing together. However, the video is raising concerns over dogs' safety and accusing their owners of using animals for self-entertainment.
The video shows a dozen dogs surfing on a single long footboard, maintaining a firm balance near the beach shore while many other dogs can be seen playing in the water with their owners. The clip is from San Diego's popular Ocean Beach also known as Dog Beach which offers off-leash fun for dogs. The adorable video was reshared by ABC News on Instagram and has already received thousands of views on the social media platform.
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Netizens Reaction:
One user commented, "Oneoff the best videos I’ve seen all weekend!" While one wrote, "Redefines hotdogging!" One also commented, "Dogs are amazing."
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Raising concerns over animal cruelty, one user commented, "Dangerous and irresponsible. Using animals for human entertainment. Not cool." Another user wrote, "Completely irresponsible and no life vests." While one commented, "Animal abuse. Stop using your dogs for likes and views."
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What Is A Dog Beach?
San Diego is known for its dog-friendly beaches, offering various options for off-leash fun. Ocean Beach, also known as Dog Beach, is a popular, nationally famous, and one of the first official off-leash dog beaches in the United States. Other notable locations include Fiesta Island in Mission Bay Park, which allows dogs in most areas, and Coronado Dog Beach, offering a more secluded experience.
