Picture this: You’ve cut the cord, put in the car seat and are ready to introduce your new bundle of joy to your family. That naturally includes your dog waiting patiently at home, and you’ve got an image of cuddling and protective pups and their baby siblings in your head, informed by TikTok #hopecore. Only, when you get home, you find that your lovable fur baby is growling more than usual. They want your attention, have forgotten their behavioural training, and are jumping into your arms while you’re holding your new baby.