Labrador Hilariously Takes Down Rotting Birch Tree Like a Total Lumberjack

Some dogs have funny little quirks that make them special. Maybe they like to carry socks in their mouth, or maybe they know how to use an in-home security camera to call you at work. Stella the Labrador Retriever's special talent is doing lumberjack things and no, you can't help.

In an Instagram video shared by @dognamedstella , you can see the passion behind Stella's tree-ripping and it's quite a sight to behold! Watch her get at it!

The video captioned, "Found a birch tree. Ate it," shows Stella absolutely going bananas on a tree. For the length of the clip, she thrashes and chomps and tosses the stray pieces out of her mouth like a champ. Whatever her beef was with this tree, she settled it right then and there.

Stella and her siblings have quite a devout following, and everyone loves to see what shenanigans they're getting into. This whole tree situation, however, has many losing their minds over Stella's determination to ruin this tree.

"Is this normal?" one person wondered. "Dirt tree unboxing," another joked, while others simply said, "No."

The Lab's quest to strip the tree bare doesn't have to be understood for her to pull, tear, and obliterate that dang bark to shreds.

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Is It Safe For Dogs To Chew Bark?

Technically, Stella wasn't eating any bark. She's just doing her job without taste-testing, so she's safe. In general, dogs shouldn't consume bark from trees because aside from some trees being highly toxic, the more benign classifications can cause major stomach upset. It's always best to offer your dog treats and chews to redirect them from a potentially harmful tree (or chewing bark in general).

If they just like the thrill of pulling the bark off the tree and spitting out the remnants, you should keep an eye on them and note what trees to avoid, such as the Japanese Yew and the Horse Chestnut (Buckeye) trees. The ASPCA has a thorough list of trees and plants toxic to dogs , so be prepared!

Some common mulches made from tree bark can also be toxic to dogs. Belle Mead Animal Hospital indicates Cocoa Bean Mulch is toxic and should not be used. Depending on the size of your dog and how much has been ingested, determines the risk.

Symptoms of toxicity will usually appear within 6 to 12 hours and can include:

• Vomiting
• Diarrhea and abdominal pain
• Rapid heart rate
• Muscle tremors
• Seizures
• Possible Death

If you think your dog ingested bark they shouldn't have, contact your vet, emergency vet, or the Pet Poison Helpline (855-764-7661).