Lazy Dog Tries to Hitch Rides in Curitiba

A routine walk in Curitiba became a viral event when a golden retriever named Zara attempted to hitch rides in parked cars. The incident occurred in the Uberaba neighborhood. Zara's owner, Naiane Castelão Leite, filmed the dog's refusal to walk. Zara stood in front of vehicles and sniffed door handles, ignoring only a car that looked like her pet shop's vehicle. When refused entry, she lay down on the pavement. Naiane explained that Zara frequently asks for car rides during their daily walks. The video gained over 3 million views, with social media users joking about the dog's laziness.

A simple daily walk turned into a comedy show in the Uberaba neighborhood of Curitiba. The protagonist was Zara, a golden retriever who decided that walking was not an option. Her owner, Naiane Castelão Leite, captured the moment Zara began to interrupt their stroll. The dog did not just walk; she actively sought a way to avoid the physical effort entirely.

Zara employed a specific strategy to end the walk early. She stopped decisively in front of vehicles parked along the street. Her body language suggested she was asking for a ride. Naiane attempted to reason with the dog, reminding Zara that they were traveling on foot. The owner clearly stated that the vehicles did not belong to them. Despite the explanations, Zara remained persistent in her quest for a ride home.

The golden retriever did not simply stand near the cars; she engaged with them. Zara cheira as maçanetas, or sniffed the door handles, checking if any vehicle was unlocked. She observed the cars carefully, moving from one to the next to repeat her request. Interestingly, Zara displayed selectivity. She ignored one specific vehicle: a car that appeared to be the one belonging to the pet shop she frequents.

When her attempts to enter the cars failed, Zara changed her approach. Realizing that the strategy of finding an open car door was not working, she decided to lay down on the ground. This was a last-ditch effort to avoid continuing the walk. However, even this display of stubbornness did not convince Naiane to change their plans. The walk continued despite the dog's protests.

Naiane Castelão Leite provided context regarding Zara's behavior. She explained that this was not an isolated incident. The dog frequently attempts to enter cars during their daily walks. Naiane described the behavior as a constant request for a ride. She referred to Zara as 'bem preguiçosa' (very lazy) regarding her willingness to walk.

Regarding the viral fame of the video, Naiane admitted she was surprised by the massive reaction. She found it amusing that such a simple and spontaneous moment reached so many people. She believes the video resonated because many pet owners identify with the behavior. The owner's commentary highlighted the universal nature of pets trying to manipulate their owners.

Naiane Castelão Leite stated: "Filha, esse não é nosso carro. Vamos! A gente vai andar a pé, vamos. Não é filha, nem conheço o dono desse carro."

She also commented on the frequency of the behavior: "Essa atitude dela de sempre querer entrar nos carros, independente de qual carro esteja ali, sempre acontece. Ali foi um passeio que a gente sempre faz, um passeio diário mesmo, e ela sempre pede, bem preguiçosa."

The video of Zara's refusal to walk quickly spread across social media platforms. It amassed more than 3 million visualizations. The internet community reacted with humor and empathy. Many users commented that they felt the same way about walking as the golden retriever did.

Comments on the video reflected a shared sentiment of laziness. One user wrote, "Eu quando saio pra caminhar e me arrependo" (Me when I go out to walk and regret it). Another user joked, "A única birra que a gente aceita" (The only tantrum we accept). The viral nature of the clip turned a local Curitiba event into a global moment of relatability for dog owners and lazy individuals alike.