Alyssa Greene struck internet gold when she posted a cute video of herself doing squats and carrying her dog. Colonel happens to be a 70-lb golden retriever, which is some legit extra weight! Instagram viewers were inspired to try to lift their own dogs, and soon the #squatyourdogchallenge got started.
Now the hashtag is flooded with folks getting in on the silliness. From Yorkies to bulldogs, all dog breeds are represented as people show off their skills. Check out some of our favorites below.
If you want to try this fun trend, make sure you can safely lift your dog and that your dog is comfortable with the situation.
Trend starter Alyssa Greene and her dog Colonel
Rover staff got in on the action
This puggle is loving it
Squatting a single Yorkie is about as easy as it gets
Doberman pistol squat
Triple trouble!
King size Frenchie squat
Military precision
Final Boss: Cynthia squats her dog— and her boyfriend!
