Having a dog can be one of the best ways to open up to the world, especially when it comes to overcoming shyness and building connections.

Picture this: you’ve just moved into a new place, you don’t know anyone yet, and you’re hoping for that first friendly encounter. Suddenly, your dog trots out, tail wagging, ready to break the ice for you.

Tucker the Dalmatian has taken this idea to a whole new level.

He’s long past the stage of “please pet me, stranger.” Tucker has invented a routine of his own, and it’s equal parts funny and heartwarming.

Tucker’s New Habit

Shannon, Tucker’s mom and a resident of San Diego, knows her spotted buddy has always been a social butterfly. But his latest behavior still managed to surprise her.

Almost every evening, Tucker plants himself outside the n

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