This Grumpy Little Pug Thinks He's a Tough Guy — Until You See What He’s Barking At

Cherry had no idea her casual walk would turn into a full-blown comedy show. But with her feisty pug Cucumber leading the way, every outing becomes a battlefield — at least in his mind.

“He genuinely thinks he’s a guard dog,” Cherry shared, laughing behind the camera. “But then you see what he’s ‘protecting’ us from.”

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In a now-viral video, Cucumber is seen going full alert mode at… a traffic cone. Tail stiff, ears perked, the little pug plants his paws like a miniature bouncer and lets out the tiniest, angriest barks you’ve ever heard.

Next target? A metal pole. Same drama, same tiny rage.

“He stared that pole down like it owed him rent,” Cherry joked in the caption.

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Even better, Cherry has turned these little "fights" into a full series. Her social media feed is now flooded with Cucumber’s street battles — which range from barking at a park bench to growling at his own reflection in a puddle.

One follower commented, “I would pay to watch this pug take on a bush again.” Another added, “He’s got main character energy and he knows it.”

Despite his grumpy face and tiny tantrums, Cucumber has a huge online fanbase. People adore his mix of bravado and cluelessness — and of course, Cherry’s hilarious narrations help too.

You can follow more of Cucumber's daily showdowns on Cherry's TikTok