This Labrador Loves Her Neighbors So Much She Has Her Own Doggy Doorbell at Their House
Dogs have a way of choosing their favorite people, and sometimes, it’s the neighbors. Emmy, a sweet Labrador Retriever from Orange County, California, is so close to her neighbor Linda Rose that she now has her very own doorbell at Linda’s house. (Watch Video Below)
It all began in 2023, when Emmy started making regular visits to Linda’s home completely on her own. Two years later, their bond is so strong that Linda installed a special doorbell just for Emmy to ring whenever she comes over.
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A Second Home and Endless Wiggles
Emmy’s owner, Russell, first welcomed the Labrador Retriever into his life when she was just 8 weeks old. Since then, the Labrador’s bright, outgoing personality has only blossomed, defined by her famously energetic “helicopter tail” and a contagious affection that she shares with everyone, especially her dear neighbors, Linda Rose and her husband, Mark.
“Emmy runs from my house straight to Linda Rose’s to ring the doorbell,” Russell, 39, shares. “She wiggles her whole body while waiting, then rushes in for treats, belly rubs, and conversation.”
The sweet girl takes her neighbor visits seriously, too. “She will wait by the door or look at me in the afternoon to let me know she wants to go,” Russell adds.
The visits are intentionally spontaneous, kept a surprise from the Roses. Even if Linda Rose isn’t home, they try again later, illustrating just how important the connection is. Russell confirms that “If we’re both home, there’s never a day Emmy doesn’t see Linda Rose.”
Mastering the Doorbell
The idea for the special doorbell began in January 2024. Russell was eager to document Emmy’s enthusiasm, so he started by installing a practice doorbell at his own house. It took the smart Labrador only a couple of weeks to learn how to operate the device.
Russell then approached Linda Rose to see if she would be willing to install a companion doorbell just for Emmy, and she happily agreed to the charming setup. The initial training phase led to a few humorous early morning surprises, as Emmy would ring the bell at all hours, even while Linda Rose and Mark were still asleep.
Her dog dad eventually refined the excited girl’s routine. She now only makes the trip and rings the bell when Russell gives her the specific command: “Go See Linda Rose.” The unique arrangement has proven to be a delight for the neighbors.
Linda Rose and Mark find Emmy’s visits to be the highlight of their day. They keep a water bowl, treats, and even gifts ready for their furry visitor, assuring Russell that the novelty never wears off.
Russell soon began capturing and sharing these charming encounters on TikTok. The videos of the sweet Lab ringing her neighbor’s doorbell quickly went viral, racking up millions of views. For this dog parent, the greatest reward is seeing Emmy, now 7 years old, use her pure, simple joy to brighten the days of so many people around the globe.
