NERVOUS

A little dog faces her biggest fear when she's dropped off at daycare for the first time: Other dogs!
My first year film at CalArts. :o)
Music Composter: Kanoa Ichiyanagi
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Animation done in Adobe Animate/Flash, backgrounds in Photoshop and compositing in After Effects!
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[@sinderblock3]

The red dog went from “let’s play” to “my friend I would formally like to ask you to be able to pass a circular orb with me if you may”

[@gruby615]

"Hello dear acquaintance, I must formally introduce myself with this fun activity of rolling this spherical object that is made out of chewable material to whom that is nervous. Do not be afraid, for I am interested in furthering our acquaintanceship into an actual friendship. May you please participate in this activity with me and we may discuss our favorite cases of zoomies, food, and toys that we have at our homes. Shall you turn down this offer, I will feel nothing but understanding, as I've previously read your vest that shows that you are a bit anxious as of right now and will try again at a later time when you are more comfortable. Thank you."

[@sinderblock3]

@@gruby615 “red ball”

[@lazer_swipe7529]

pas bol

[@cinnamontea2447]

@@lazer_swipe7529 gaem

[@jazminesarchive]

@@gruby615 bakrkakakbakt

[@glowworm2]

This is really sweet. I love that the biggest and most intimidating looking dog there was actually also a nervous dog and recognized exactly how the newcomer was feeling.

[@cybercrusader2999]

As someone who actually works in a dog grooming shop, bigger dogs are mostly giant babies! You would think a Great Dane would be less nervous with it's size, but they're actually quite nervous dogs!

[@MASTEROFEVIL]

800th like

[@goodday2826]

I can confirm, I have a huge dog and whenever he goes to the park and a horde of dogs start sniffing him, he froze in fear, He's grown more comfortable with other dogs but it will still happen every now and then

[@JoseJimenez-pm8qf]

0:19 This ones before X | Alphabet Lore!

[@user-jd7ly3rm2u]

1:53 literally cried at this part just because it’s so sweet. It shows the dogs willing to have patience so the others aren’t afraid. I’m really glad this was made. ❤❤

[@Ecua311-kw6bh]

same😭😭

[@_North]

i mean it's not real, still made up by human philosophies and social concepts

[@waffle8364]

it's not about dogs, it's just a cute medium to convey a story and philosophy of humans to other humans.

[@user-jd7ly3rm2u]

@@_North You just had to say that.

[@user-jd7ly3rm2u]

@@waffle8364 But it’s still so sweet

[@Zayn.The.Toaster.Person]

Imagine getting a dog because of your social anxiety, and then the dog has social anxiety too, so now it’s just you and your social anxiety buddy trying to get through life together.

[@darkmoonthedirewolf9231]

You get social anxiety! You get social anxiety! Everybody gets social anxiety! (I'm sorry it's funnier in my head)

[@augustineinyourmomshouse]

@@darkmoonthedirewolf9231 This comment made me smile :]

[@darkmoonthedirewolf9231]

@@augustineinyourmomshouse Yw lol

[@Spiritpaw73]

Ok, but this actually happened to me. She's a mess.

[@maisievicary3007]

Me and my dog do have social anxiety so we are lucky my little sandy has her twin bella to help as well

[@sophiecavazos7947]

0:36-0:44 I LOVE the detail of how the big dog (who’s also Nervous) occupied the corner of the room before the little one bumped into them. It shows that not only will the other dogs be gentler with those with yellow vests, but also allow them their own spaces to just hang (especially since corners are the best places to feel secure)!

[@ralek592]

just got my own corner last week! so comfortable.

[@ed.is.d34d.]

@@ralek592 same 👍

[@jonahlehuman1125]

The corner is a trap. Only one exit that can be easily blocked.

[@CODA96]

I stand in a corner all day so i dont have to open bills and pay taxes

[@ralek592]

@@CODA96 The loopholes

[@catsrcute3270]

This is the literal definition of “honey, go play with the neighbors kids!” Until the end where it’s just sweet

[@marcelyn69420]

70 likes 0 comment underrated

[@vulpesignis2201]

the kids in my neightborhood use drugs

[@7xynOLDCHANNEL1209]

@@vulpesignis2201 very funny...................

[@littlesnowfox5417]

Couldn't have said it better

[@dreamwolf7302]

When i told my son he should go play with the neighbor kids in his new home (When me and my wife split, it was friendly, we let the the kids choose, they chose to go with her, because, in their words, she needs them more, which is true) he had the normal high functioning autism reaction of fear. Now he has a new friend who picked up on his anxiety, realized he has autism, and has dutifully taken the Extrovert Job of adopting my little introvert, and taking him everywhere with her, while being mindful of his anxiety levels. kids are either fantastic, or nightmares, they dont seem to have any settings inbetween...

[@Im_Weird169]

love how in the beginning the dogs eyes are soulless and scary, but after the dog realized that he was fine, the dogs eyes had life/joy in them! Such cute animation, even after 2 years it holds up.

[@danibot3000]

From only instincts to seeing with the mind and heart.

[@Kat-hh7fz]

Fr, i only saw this now and it’s so sweet. I love animations like these.

[@lemonwater7169]

I like how the when the other dog realizes he is “Nervous” he doesn’t walk away, but still tries to play with him lol

[@randomgoose8894]

The other dog noticing the vest and acting calmer and laying down makes me really happy. This whole video makes me happy and I’m not 100% sure why.

[@lvmln7843]

it's just great to see boundaries and needs being accomodated for instead of being ignored!! it's just how the world should work 💓 there's nothing wrong with being nervous, but so many people tell others to get over it instead of giving them some relief by adjusting their behavior

[@yomrcrabs]

There're dogs in the video, any more reasons?

[@bland9876]

Makes me want a shirt saying "I'm terrified of you regardless of how nice you are"

[@meylinfox]

It's the music and sound design. So mellow and fits the awesome animation so perfectly

[@phantom_nation8226]

Ikr idk why this made me happy (Well I know but it’s hard to explain)

[@gottasweep250]

I love how when he realizes he’s nervous he becomes gentle 1:46

[@michaelkowal3230]

I think it's more that he calms down as he realizes he was being too eager for the nervous dog to feel comfortable

[@girl-di3nn]

@@michaelkowal3230 in other words he becomes gentle.

[@cane5102]

Its a girl, you can see her pronounce in the desc

[@girl-di3nn]

@@cane5102 bruh it’s a dog.

[@nataliehartigan]

HE WAS SO CUTEEEE

[@junthemaledicted]

I love the pibby has so much expression and body language first sitting then dropping the ball, to signify boundaries then lying down to appear smaller and to welcome and invite the small dog interact with them

[@anonwolf_]

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[@junthemaledicted]

@@anonwolf_ w…what?

[@cloudpawz]

⁠@@anonwolf_ what the fuck

[@frenchtoast81]

@@anonwolf_that is so sigma!

[@Extra_Play]

I think might anonwolf be a bot

[@Jesdarat]

This needs to be spread bc ppl tend to judge ppl before they know who they actually are,im quiet and so everyone at my school thinks i dont want to be friends with anyone when thats not the case i just have extreme social anxiety

[@connormclernon26]

I love it because none of the dogs are malicious. They just don’t get the little dog is nervous until it’s literally spelled out for them

[@Silver_Sonic_23]

I feel like this could easily be applied to real life.

[@marstheclown9314]

@@Silver_Sonic_23 yeah

[@nothankyoudontwantalastnam847]

@@Silver_Sonic_23 knowing how people are, probably not :

[@irok1]

@@nothankyoudontwantalastnam847 idk, sounds pretty accurate to a good bit of people

[@frozenyogurth]

@@nothankyoudontwantalastnam847 Ususally telling people that you're anxious in some situations helps them understand how to interact with you, so yeah, I think it definitly applys to real life in some extent :)

[@shadeyshade4880]

I love how initially all the other dogs have no expression in their eyes, and after the little dog gets the nervous harness their eyes look like hers. It seems like because she was so scared, the little dog didn't really see the others as potential friends and just saw them as a source of anxiety. After they knew to treat her more calmly, she was able to open up a bit. Really cute!

[@Aurora_Animates]

When this happens to me I have no eye contact O:

[@slyllamademon2652]

When you go to dog shows that’s how it starts, but as you see the same dogs over and over and make friends, you start to see the expression in their eyes. I have this French bulldog named splash, she’s black brindle and has a nice jaw and longer nose so she can breathe easy, and I never see her mouth open when she’s excited, I see her eyes focus on me and it’s cute, they’re like the mirror puppy eyes you see in cartoons and that’s why she’s the cutest dog I have at my house.

[@Deweygreen1]

And the owner never came back

[@Akogiri]

Thanks for the summary - I, too, have eyes!

[@bornundersaturnz]

They don’t read, they sniff text like blind people reading brail

[@forgottenuser6896]

I don’t know if this was supposed to represent what it feels like to have social anxiety, but this genuinely makes me feel seen and like I am normal and okay.

[@LarvaWorld89]

The kindness in the dog after he see the other dog had social anxiety was amazing

[@cooldude2722]

Even if it was just a coincidence, I appreciate the choice of a greyhound as the nervous ally. Because we all know there’s already a very famous nervous boi.

[@Jaya-sl1fo]

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[@jam8499]

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[@jellyraptor3556]

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[@zinnymobilegaming3670]

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[@polio3104]

Crocket

[@lemonlebowski1397]

This is such a great animation. Most movie shorts dealing with anxiety or social awkwardness have the unrealistic message of "IT'S EASY TO CHANGE WHO YOU ARE WITH THE HELP OF FRIENDSHIP!" This short is a refreshing and realistic message about how it's okay to be Nervous and you can still make friends.

[@DevonvanderMaat]

this has more of a "its easy to change who you are to make people with anxiety more comfy" vibe which is much more pleasant than the usual "anxiety? just get over it my guy"

[@DarkAngelCookie]

Absolutely! Just take care of one another

[@bartekcholuj3414]

@@DevonvanderMaat m. N ul

[@tanikaradia]

I like your hand-drawn profile 👍

[@gamer_nub2121]

@@DevonvanderMaat i agree

[@starkken4898]

Thank you. I didn't realize I needed to watch this, but I did. The ending made me tear up and I got chills. I know it's a little animation about a dog being nervous, I know, and I love it. The expressions are clear, not needing words to convey emotion; the color pallette is muted and comfortable on my eyes; and the end is what I wish would happen more often in real life with a variety of situations. Well done, you're going to do great things

[@user-oe3db4oj9q]

I love how all the dogs seem to understand how the little dog is nervous, and they respect that 💜

[@garl1cious]

A detail I love about this is that when the big dog realizes that he's nervous he lays down so that the nervous dog is higher than the big dog meaning that he feels more in control and less intimidated. The details are perfect and the animation is so natural!

[@MyMooha]

Fun fact, dogs this is actually documented dog behavior! If they can tell another dog is nervous or if the dog trying to play with is significantly smaller than them, they'll often play by laying down and rolling/using their paws! My brothers pit mix is larger than my little runt pittie, so she lays down and tugs with mine or they "wrestle"

[@silas537]

@@MyMooha thats so cute!

[@genieeinegenie]

she*

[@evancizauskas2085]

@@MyMooha I didn't know That!

[@Sapphiregriffin]

she*

[@QuinBoBin]

This was adorable thank you

[@micahneo8985]

Hi checked person that I don't know

[@b.custodio6229]

QUIN

[@pumpkinboyo6459]

It's tiny green man with tiny yellow dog!

[@shibadawn]

KZbin recommendations really make their way around

[@SpontaneousSketches]

Hey I've seen a few of your videos. Nice seeing you here lol

[@green_1025]

0:28 *i love how it was perfectly on beat*

[@Wedgra]

I love how as soon as the dog saw his little tag, he started to respect his boundaries

[@julianofmemes9289]

dogs here: "so your nervous huh? ok, I'll be mindful" people IRL: "wait, so you're nervous? *A CHALLENGE*"

[@ghxstywolf3028]

"so you're nervous??? WELL DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW NERVOUS I AM EVERYDAYYY?!?!?! Stop acting like ur having the worst in the world lol" is lowkey what people be telling me *-*

[@jsjshshsj6202]

ghxstywolf humans love turning personal mental issues into a comparison contest lol

[@gapplssb]

@@jsjshshsj6202 and therefore turning those mental issues worse...

[@Blobbyknightissigma15]

@@gapplssb yes

[@lamplol7120]

*Pokémon battle music starts*

[@rowandwyer324]

This is genuinely something like a Pixar level short film, so concise, yet so poignant and sweet. Could see this playing as a preroll before so many movies.

[@dandaman7323]

Sorry but what the fuck is that word

[@eveleen.]

@@dandaman7323 what word

[@lightninjohn5651]

@@dandaman7323 if you mean poignant then according to Google it’s Something that evokes a keen sense of sadness or regret or Something that’s sharp or pungent in taste or smell.

[@koyonafri]

@@dandaman7323 poignant = touching

[@thefoxasmr6711]

Prince charming being iconic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKqleH-am8qar5o

[@Tacos135]

I love the sound design in this! It adds so much yet is so subtle! You did incredible on this animation! Have a blessed week!

[@ackyducc5040]

I think this video is how I realized I had social anxiety. Like I realized that I related to it, almost a bit too much? A few days later I did a deep dive into social anxiety, and I realized that social anxiety has been affecting me for the majority of my life. Like originally I would just brush it off as "oh that's just a normal introvert thing," but really I think this video has helped me realize that every social interaction feeling like a hostage negotiation is not just a normal introvert thing.

[@purplebonbon9912]

I work at a dog daycare, and this is like the most accurate animated representation of how careful we treat our clients who are anxious, overstimulated, and don't want to be there

[@user-mr6zx3xk2e]

Hello, I would like to know in which country you live? "Kindergarten for dogs" sounds very cool! I'd like to know more, if I may! 😳

[@purplebonbon9912]

@@user-mr6zx3xk2e yes, I live in America! I care for people's dogs while they go to work or vacation, like a daycare! We make sure the dogs are comfortable safe and healthy

[@user-mr6zx3xk2e]

@@purplebonbon9912 Wow! Sounds very cool, I hope you have a good dog and they are not very homesick for the owners during their separation. Unfortunately, such a vacancy is not considered here in Russia. Thanks for the reply and good luck to you! 💕 (I hope that the translator did not distort my speech too much and you will be able to understand!)

[@purplebonbon9912]

@@user-mr6zx3xk2e thank you, and good fortune to you as well! They are all generally very good dogs, and they behave well under most circumstances, though they can be nervous from time to time

[@user-mr6zx3xk2e]

@@purplebonbon9912 Well, that's understandable! It is quite difficult to part with your beloved owner, even for a while🥺

[@windbrush]

I know there's the human implications of social anxiety in this video, but I also work at a doggy daycare and this video is incredibly accurate in that sense too lmao

[@lionelheisler4887]

That's the part that got me cryin bro 🥺

[@Twilightwolf34820]

My dog would be the nervous ass one and yes she would LITERALLY RUN AWAY and high tail it from the other dogs. It's bcz she was never introduced to other dogs in a good way at a young age she's a rescue and anytime she sees my family members dogs shakes like a leaf and tries to run from them Even if the other said dog JUST wants to sniff them, not play not bark just sniff.

[@TobesAnimation]

Same here, did you also have that one big wise dog that the others left alone?

[@Sorrymum_heh]

Definitely

[@laura-tl6oe]

@@skeeter9684 That doesnt sound like a dog that's safe to be around others in public...

[@Sox632]

I love how at 1:58 he realizes ❤

[@justanothercomment]

I rematch this whenever it pops up in my recommended, and it still makes me tear up every time! As an anxiety ridden boi myself, it really connected with me personally. One of my favorite animations on youtube

[@demilurii]

I love the fact that all the dogs when they were scary had small fully white eyes but then once they showed more personality they had normal eyes like the main dog :0

[@ghoulishffx]

its because eyes are the windows to the soul, so if you cannot understand another's soul, you cannot fully understand their eyes. and what is an eyes without it's pupil?

[@ambrosxa]

@@ghoulishffx damn

[@ForkLefts]

The red dog had normal eyes when he was first on screen

[@SirromMorris]

I never noticed that! That’s a cute detail from the main dog’s POV. :)

[@demilurii]

@@ghoulishffx mhm mhm such a cool way to show that in animation I love it

[@justabridget]

these dogs have better anxiety-radar then most humans do

[@scrithen2836]

Uh, they have to be told the dog is nervous for them to understand, that seems about on par with humans

[@katarts6180]

@@scrithen2836 except the ppl who don't believe it even after being told

[@mintymilka9400]

How do you people not realize that the dog understanding the vest is exactly the point? The dogs realize they have anxiety and be gentler, whereas a lot of people don't even believe in anxiety being an ongoing mental health issue, some people don't even believe in mental health in general.

[@nyancat2221]

Dogs are easier to read than humans. You can’t misunderstand signals and body language with animals.

[@shrimp1429]

@@nyancat2221 Tell that to my cat who acts like he wants a belly rub but murders you during it

[@CcaRAWK]

As someone who works at a doggy daycare, I can say this is VERY accurate haha. Most dogs come in very nervous and then open up and have a great time after a few hours. I always try my best to make them feel as comfortable as possible

[@Stars_and_Sc3rs]

as someone with social anxiety this really struck true to me, sometimes people dont know when they're hindering a situation- even if its not their fault since they aren't trained to spot anxiety or think their just being friendly- and I find it so sweet that the other dog was so kind to the nervous dog after seeing he had social anxiety, people irl can be really hostile and tease/bully so this was really beautiful

[@MamaRaevanon]

This feels very good to me. It feels like people respecting unseen disabilities, giving them just enough leniency and at the same time not being disrespectful. I won’t lie, the joy i felt after seeing that did bring me to tears, i wish the world were more like this.

[@cinnabonbon]

I agree, nearly made me cry too because this happens to me and its all too common

[@definitelynotmarck]

THIS WHOLE THING IS SO CUTE

[@Dripping_Nightfury]

Its so cute how the anxiety dogs get vests that let the other dogs know how they feel. Anxiety is real. So is friends :)

[@eLLcartoons]

cutest thing I HAVE EVER SEEN.

[@thefanofthreethings6595]

it is cute

[@emm2009]

I'm glad I checked with comment section

[@CottonRage]

Yes

[@mimied6058]

There’s going to be 300 replies so I’ll make my mark here

[@low_jumper2117]

Yea

[@ErrorSplatter]

Heart: melted Brain: screaming in wholesome joy Face: smiling ✨✨✨✨✨

[@rodneysmith3457]

The small and nervous dog's fur pallet and markings 96% remind me of my dog Akiri

[@Bergiebergo]

I love how rather than ignoring him in the end the other dogs adapted their approach to make him more comfortable❤️So sweet

[@vanilltwirling4737]

Her***

[@meidoinhebun2220]

@@vanilltwirling4737 bruh you ruined this

[@allistertheeldritchmemegod3537]

@@vanilltwirling4737 hersel You forgot the f.

[@kartoffelbrei8090]

A gift that many humans dont have.

[@ibinkyz]

I'm an autistic guy and I feel like when I have how to identify myself in some places, people can get more calm and accessible to me. I'm the nervous doggy and I am happy it has such thoughtful and understanding friends that let it have its own time. To everyone that isn't disabled or chronically ill, please, be patient with us! We need our time and accessibility. 💓 I loved this so much. That's my comfort short now.

[@extinctionofkorora]

im glad your friends understand 🧸

[@biglittleorme2438]

I am autistic too and I am 100% the same. When I go to busy places sometimes I wear the my wristbands that say I'm autistic and that helps me most of the time. Just knowing they are there and that maybe someone will see them and understand eases me so much.

[@Shatmeself]

omg literally i am an autistic girl and we don't show it as much but when i do act a slight bit normal i have to label myself with a word i grew up with and have to suffer with and then people get like so "oh im sorryy" its funni but i dont like being treated differently but finding those right people that dont treat you like you're an alien are the best kind

[@neckbackcripplinganxietyattack]

Agreed agreed agreed

[@0VMK]

my brother is autistic

[@Flash-FireCC]

Poor dog just wanted to get out but it ended wholesomely with that giant dog spreading awareness that he was NERVOUS and the dogs helped comfort him. So sweet.

[@CosmicTherian]

I love that the “scary” dog in the corner immediately recognized a fellow anxious pup and got them a vest so the others would be gentler

[@Candy-fe3qt]

Moral of the story: Put yellow vests labeled "nervous" so we can tell who has social anxiety and who doesn't

[@bonchchar5021]

That's hella funny XD

[@guevara9659]

as my school term would start. I would definitely need those vest X'3

[@bannedaccount3752]

The yellow vests are provided by the use of reason of anyone with enough intellectual resources to notice the signals of who has social anxiety and who doesn't. The problem is that, nowadays, there are more apathetic people with no intellectual resources than empathic ones.

[@Candy-fe3qt]

@@bannedaccount3752 So do you approve or disapprove the vest

[@aashycoconut]

Lmao

[@bernardolerina4894]

This was so cute!! Loved the way you made their expressions!!!

[@idonthaveanygoodnametouse1704]

Ikr? Who knew eyes could express so much emotion?

[@jakubmadejski1481]

I know right? That was cute , i love that animation.

[@Aurora_Animates]

Yea

[@reaperkia7680]

Very adorable

[@thefoxasmr6711]

Prince charming being iconic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKqleH-am8qar5o

[@user-nd4tg5dw3c]

this is so cute oml-

[@RibbonsWorld]

Two years later and this still makes me cry

[@mikaylastark6531]

This is such a sweet way to convey the message that not everyone likes attention and also that sometimes it's ok to be nervous

[@kaeya2450]

@@razakavonisonmandresy5280 not all dogs are social, but yeah

[@makaniistorm8664]

@@razakavonisonmandresy5280 You can get dogs of all types of personalities, even shy ones

[@PizzaSpinner]

@@razakavonisonmandresy5280 animals are just like humans. Some are extroverted and some are introverted.

[@lightningbolt171]

@@razakavonisonmandresy5280 well, humans are social animals too. But we have introvert and extrovert people.

[@potatocornsplease2383]

I interpreted it as more of a way to convey anxiety and disability and mental illness and how your needs and wants can be accommodated to

[@Foekoe]

Very cute :)

[@codinfox8542]

I second this comment.

[@angelicyeoreum]

i agree [happy]

[@goblin8670]

My favorite KZbinr like my favorite video, what a pleasant surprise

[@Pandurra]

Yes

[@wits9605]

Ye

[@faielyne]

Wobbledogs vibe, great message, awesome animation, perfect short

[@JeejeeRoma]

I love how the other dog is nervous and even though he's bigger he's just so sweet and it looks like he's gonna eat a little dog but really he's nervous too 1:30

[@dannyo7421]

1:55 I love that the excited dog was like "ah I must become slow and smol as to not startle possible new friend"

[@crwsters]

i wish humans would do that

[@dannyo7421]

@@crwsters same dude. That would make things a lot easier 😅

[@nephi246]

@@crwsters more people would do that if they saw someone wearing a yellow vest that said "nervous" lol

[@jones_y]

@@nephi246 high vis too for extra embarrassment

[@RedMystyrio]

​@@jones_y possibly with momma's phone number on it to return you

[@crumb.crumblet.S.crumbington]

so cute!💛💛 i love how stylistic the dogs r and how u can see all their diffrent designs ^-^ ! i love dogs! once i took mine to a daycare and when we picked him up again he got so excited he knocked over all his water bowl! so talented! this is a amazing animation 💛

[@bigchad9255]

I love ur animations (:

[@pineapplesandwich3906]

ok

[@user-ly1ep5xj5l]

Woah , crumb I see you everywhere ! :D ❤

[@imkindabad4738]

o hey crumb

[@cheeseboogar]

Crumbb you're here :3

[@MrRobotman]

I love this. I while ago I learned it can be helpful to tell other people you're nervous. Otherwise, you're playing a role of a confident person and being someone you're not. It releases the pressure.

[@DZnotNZ]

This makes so much sense because dogs can only see in shades of purple and yellow, by making the vest yellow they can see the colour

[@theeverhonest]

I love this... especially the sounds used in it. They add character.

[@CorgiPixel]

Omg hi jack walten real

[@PenPen-xy3xd]

Exactly!

[@blancamendez1927]

I like this but I don’t want to ruin the 666 likeS

[@tomputato]

@@blancamendez1927 exactly 😭

[@blancamendez1927]

@@tomputato oh no they ruined it

[@CairoCreations]

1. THIS IS THE CUTEST THING I HAVE EVER SEEN AAAA 2. I love how this shows that people with social anxiety aren’t “overreacting” or can’t be in social situations. We just need a calmer environment and little bit of warning to people aorund us

[@themannofsex5558]

amen.

[@beihuh]

@@themannofsex5558 amen

[@Amorke_NPC]

3. this animation became an ad for "take good care of your animal" and I found it because of that and I searched a lot for the animation until I got here thank you for listening to me.

[@chrismccabe1655]

I loved this even after 2 years and you portrayed this perfectly

[@jarrellpets]

“Are you crying at a KZbin student animation?” “Accommodation with respect got to me.” “Alright.”

[@regrettablestitches]

Literally 100% same

[@stolenrelic]

me too 😭

[@somethingwithbungalows]

Why can’t the rest of the world be this friendlyyyyyyyyyyy and niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice ;-; I’m tearing up too lol

[@pawtcha]

THEY NEED TO MAKE THIS SHIRT FOR HUMANS IMMEDIATELY!

[@Hatchet_Draws]

Petition started! Reply to sign!!! (*signed*)

[@RustySpoke]

Signed

[@DocWolph]

@@Hatchet_Draws Signed

[@Crystalkitzoku]

ill get an entire stock

[@melting_bear]

Signed

[@richydash]

Absolutely beautiful. I like this even after 2 years since the first time I watched it. Brings tears to my eyes

[@Kat-hh7fz]

Aw the end is so cute, i understand that and i’ve seen dogs who are nervous. Some bark and snap or even try to bite, some will run, some will just stay still. All dogs are amazing, and no one should say “thats a terrible dog, ew.” Dogs have their own emotions too, some even have separation anxiety and people turn around and sya their dogs are bad from it. Poor dogs.

[@sam-is-sleeping]

i feel like this really shows how some people feel in social situations, and that some people don’t want to be around people all the time and that they can get nervous. and also this arty is impeccable, like omg this is amazayn!

[@nelsonflores8660]

snakes are very antisocial🐍

[@desiderium6026]

@@nelsonflores8660 they are also incapable of feeling love 🐍

[@feels5460]

@@desiderium6026 they also have venomous fangs🐍

[@desiderium6026]

@@feels5460 there are also some snakes that pretend to be venomous, when really they are harmless🐍

[@thefoxasmr6711]

Prince charming being iconic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKqleH-am8qar5o

[@asafupps]

I'm not crying, you're crying! But seriously, this is... simply gorgeous, and adorable. If only I could have a little yellow vest when I was having anxiety that people could see and understand :)

[@PeixeDeEstoque]

Just these little 2 to 7 minutes animations are already content for me

[@lowercase_ash]

I *AM* CRYING

[@catsplayharryholmes9482]

Ace q I can understand you well. I would also like something like that. (On the other hand, I have special headphones that are unfortunately / or fortunately noticeable. (some make fun of my construction worker headphones, but I can't stand loud noises well)

[@mercy.sprouts]

i have a pass to leave class with if it gets too loud, though it’s sad that it literally has to be spelled out or shown to people for them to understand, but when that is done it gets made fun if or makes the person more overwhelmed :(

[@MovedToPhantomTheUmbreon]

i have really bad anxiety and i’m terrible at talking to other people and this really helps to know even dogs are like me! the moral is basically to share your feelings instead of hiding them and i love that! ❤

[@RayLovesCars]

I can't stop watching this. It's so fun picking out the small details you didn't see on previous watch-thrus and it's honestly kinda a bop

[@mirago4656]

AHHH this is the cutest thing I've seen today! Fantastic film! Love the use of that instrument (ahhh idk what it's called) as a way to associate it to the feelings of the dog. Very effective. Also those wide, bulging eyes. Iconic. Great job! This is truly incredible!

[@cronchcronch4136]

I believe the instrument you may be talking about is a synthesizer?

[@overallwolf5944]

It mad my day too :)

[@nonk4552]

@@cronchcronch4136 is the one that makes the zzt zzt a synth

[@willowpets]

The main instrument is a Rhodes electric piano. Edit: might not be a Rhodes specifically but it’s definitely an electric piano.

[@byte.mp311]

Could it be a washboard?

[@01firewolf13]

THEY ARE ALL FRIEND SHAPED this is so charming aaa the emotion was captured wonderfully and the movements of the characters felt so natural gahh i wanna be this skilled one day im in love ; ;

[@raspberry8865]

drawfee hell yea

[@cosmicsushi]

Never heard dogs be called friend shaped I will forever use that oh thank you so much

[@lovelydragon23]

I need a nervous vest where people will see it and act calmer with me

[@kristianrivera1773]

Why did I almost cry during this? This provoked such an intense emotion within me, I couldn't help but sympathize with the dog and feel its fear, and then at the end I almost cried with the intense joy and relief of the other dog slowly approaching him with the new vest.

[@clanso7887]

As someone with terrible social anxiety who gets overstimulated a lot thanks to ADHD this is relatable on another level. Thank you so much

[@klinxium8627]

same, this is my comfort video

[@harrisonleon577]

same

[@FloatyyBrain]

Agreed.

[@verysaltyperson]

This should literally be a famous Pixar short- Like fr this person needs to do 2D Pixar animation lmao

[@Rucka_Inc.]

I have ADHD, autism, suffer from social anxiety, have OCD, suffer from tourettes, am physically disabled, have a learning disability, have audio sensitivity and visual sensitivity, and have sugandese disorder I too appreciate this animation.

[@void9378]

Everyone’s talking about how this says a lot about anxiety and I’m just here like “mmmm puppe”

[@tabithagoodlet9644]

pupepe

[@thereallovelyfriendz2314]

PUPPE

[@tabithagoodlet9644]

@@thereallovelyfriendz2314 yes puppeype

[@hannahbg1852]

Same

[@actualgarbage8549]

Mmm poppe

[@jayda1909]

Its so cute i love this so much how they all wanna play with him but once he gets the vest thery know "Oh i have to be gentle" IT JUST SO CUTEEEEEEEE

[@canineatnight6026]

Love how this animation also shows human society of one dont see the signs until is visible. Like disabilities or emotional distress

[@SirPancaker]

Watched this "with" my doggie, who is also a nervous girl. Her favourite part of the video was the squeaky ball. It grabbed her attention!

[@Sillytanol]

Cute 🥺

[@Zen.jz1]

please tell her she's a very good girl for us ! and give her some pats if possible as wellll

[@daggermeister5716]

AWWWW 🥰💖💖

[@SirPancaker]

@@Zen.jz1 sure! Petting her right now anyway tbh

[@Zen.jz1]

@@SirPancaker AWWWW YAYYYY!! what a lovely girl :DD

[@VixenLovelove]

Love this short so much. As an owner of an anxious dog that doesn’t like to socialize with a bunch of dogs at once it’s very relatable. I love the style and shapes of all the dogs and how expressive they are!

[@pillowcaseee]

True dat

[@brodylemmons9661]

@@pillowcaseee true dat indeed

[@Hellkitevoid]

As a person who has a bit of social and overall anxiety this short is also very relatable and I love it (◍•ᴗ•◍)❤

[@tamari1127]

@@Hellkitevoid Yup.

[@green_1025]

*the head pats at the beginning*

[@ZelkiSaSmaczne]

This is so heart warming. Made me cry

[@whitecinnamon]

The dogs casually having a glass of wine at 1:05 just made my day.

[@melaw7686]

same!

[@kimsywassink4966]

ALSO ROBOT DOG

[@Car.alarm.]

That big, tired dog playing tug of war with the tiny little energetic dog is so accurate to my dogs

[@meracodalis4173]

I didn't even notice at first, but I'm so happy I do now.

[@-Commit-arson-]

Sophistication

[@Seulji]

1:35 I love how the big dog tries to help the little dog even though it's nervous too, when it smiles it starts to shake because it's nervous... So cute..

[@vitricewashington6510]

Very cute. I have a nervous kitty at home. I have new people get down low or give him treats, let him sniff a hand and all that. He usually hides until he determines they don't sound loud or mean. He gets really sweet after that. 😊

[@Molledd]

@@vitricewashington6510 Aww :DD Thats so cute TvT

[@vitricewashington6510]

@@Molledd It is. Any slight noise while a new person is over, he jumps or hides. But when he gets to know them, he'll let them pick him up, play fetch, pet him... All that. He's really sweet unless he decides to act like he's the boss. 😆

[@Zack_Zander]

What makes it fitting is that that was the dog sitting in the corner. Despite being nervous, the dog went out of its comfort zone to help another.

[@Burn_Angel]

@@Zack_Zander Because that's what you do when you're a hero.

[@dwarflanternsharkfriend6713]

"My disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined" is the opposite of what I'm feeling

[@daretheclaw]

My joy is immeasurable and my day is fulfilled

[@dwarflanternsharkfriend6713]

@@daretheclaw PERFECT

[@demfrodegroot7596]

My day is immeasurable and my disappointment is ruined.

[@ReDD-_]

They had us in the first half

[@chippie4595]

@@dwarflanternsharkfriend6713 *becomes too less*

[@IrisDew]

I love how the big dog goes from, excited and over the top!! to, hi:) it’s okay, we can still be friends right? I love this film, it’s really relatable

[@ilovezzzpikachu_gaming747]

I like how she animated the dog like a deer 🦌

[@mrspiffy8587]

The funniest part is that looks almost exactly like my dog and she's is afraid of literally everything. She'll go to the door wanting to go outside, then run away in fear when you open the door.

[@bonchchar5021]

XD sounds like my one of my toes cats

[@GasterPoppe]

Love your pfp , MrSpiffy

[@meowimacat9050]

@@GasterPoppe It's moxxie from helluva Boss if you don't know

[@GasterPoppe]

@@meowimacat9050 Oh i already know, one of the reasons i complimented it

[@meowimacat9050]

@@GasterPoppe Ok :D

[@CitrusRex]

When the nervous dog rolls the ball back and then both dogs start smiling and wagging their tails I was overwhelmed with cuteness ❤😭

[@Anonymous55553]

I almost cried in joy! Same. It was sooooo cute!😄🐶

[@CitrusRex]

i know it might sound fake, but thank you for the likes! I’m glad to see everyone else was just as happy with this video as i was!

[@wilhelmmarsch]

THIS IS SO CUTE I LOVE THESE ANIMATED DOGS SO MUCH 😭💗 first time in months I’ve felt a true heartwarming

[@VoidTheVixen3143]

you literally made me cry that’s too cute

[@apologiesformybadediting]

As a person who struggles with social anxiety everyday, this was really nice to watch. It just made me feel better about the fact that I don't do well with others, and that it's okay to be nervous. Great animation too, love your style.

[@reireiichi8980]

hope you're doing good! I also have some aspects of anxiety, I wouldn't say I'm anxious 100% the time it completely depends on the situation I'm facing and I'm still learning to understand myself (I'm confortable talking in class and in front of lots of people but I'm uncomfortable talking to a group of people when I don't have something specific I need to tell them.. it's hard), but yeah, I've learned that people won't understand unless you communicate with them. And there will always be people who'll try to understand you. So don't give up... Just felt like leaving a little message, hope you have a good day

[@quetzal4505]

You see, as a person with anxiety, I have no idea how you worked up the courage to say you have anxiety. Good for you!

[@apologiesformybadediting]

@@quetzal4505 I've just kinda learned that hey, I have this. Isn't going away any time soon. And I realized that there's no reason to hide a part of me I have no control over. My anxiety isn't a funny gag, or a trope, it is a part of me, and my everyday life. So yeah, that's how I tell people. Hope this helps, and have a great day :)

[@guerrerohernandez90]

I also want a yellow jacket but for me

[@Chip-Dip06]

They should make those for humans. Also helping with sensory overload and the like

[@isabellabrownlee]

There is something so calming about this animation

[@fayesan6094]

Yes I agree with you 🥺

[@Illli_GD]

Yes,Its just music... And cute doggos

[@burbuja9126]

The music and the cuteness

[@raentrieve]

i find this gorgeous. thank you incredibly much for making it

[@Whiteout.0]

Thos makes me cry once again, rewatching it years later Its so cute and wholesome

[@nat6429]

I love the way the red dog calmly sits back once it understands the other dog is nervous. So respectful

[@mustgetmoss]

Love it

[@LuisGonzalez-rj3xw]

I like how the dog with the ball didn't just look at the vest, but smelled it, and knew what it meant by the smell. I wish people had this type of awareness. Cute video 😄

[@Picachki]

If only there was an anxious perfume >.

[@symbiote1982pk]

What? you want to smell everyone? bit odd that.

[@Randomratz240]

​@Picachki that's allergy-safe and gentle on sensitive skin

[@SaltySeaStella]

@@Picachki Not exactly it but if you smell really bad.. it tends to deter everyone away.

[@Picachki]

@@SaltySeaStella Not exactly what I meant but it’ll probably work! 😆

[@Comet._.thegreat]

The ending made me feel something , it’s hard to explain. I kept returning to that part a few times. Maybe it was friendship.

[@Winstonlinaandghostie]

this gonna put Pixar Disney, illumination, 20th century fox, and universal out of business

[@krayzanime2465]

As someone with severe social anxiety, this short film really resonates with me. To me, the meaning was that instead of hiding your anxiety, you should share it with others. Don’t be afraid to label yourself with an anxiety disorder for fear of the stigma around it. Instead, own it and the people that understand will be attracted to your honesty. In my case, my anxiety makes me seem like I’m being rude in public (I have a service dog that I have to tell people they can’t pet), but deep down I hope they know I’m doing my best. ❤

[@letsreadtextbook1687]

You're doing your best! We're proud of you 😁

[@sarahblessinggarcia5001]

Same I have a lot of anxiety I try to hide and I know I shouldn’t but sometimes it’s hard but over the years I’ve learned that sometimes it okay to share things

[@parlsuk]

nah, just hide it! if you're in my area, you'd be labeled as the devil's child or the worst sin to ever exist if you have social anxiety, and here i am now labeled as a crazy lucifer grandson

[@teekosaurusrex]

@@parlsukthat’s epic as shit my dude :0 i live in a right-heavy area where people don’t believe autism is a thing; they think mental health is a “load of crap” but never something as cool as demon status >:D

[@teekosaurusrex]

that’s how I feel having autism; my overstimulation looks pretty much like the dog did being surrounded by other dogs :

[@AllegoricSiren]

I just really love how the one dog gives him the little nervous jacket and the other dogs *get* it and adjust how they interact to make the dog comfortable. It's just so sweet