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Numerous dog owners purchase a ball pit filled with plastic balls for their pets to enjoy. We have a Pit Bull mix, and this wouldn’t be feasible in our home; she would spend more time gnawing on the plastic balls than playing in them!

But this Doodle puppy, Sampson, enjoys his ball pit. He covers himself with the vibrant balls and then emerges to look around, causing the balls to scatter in the process before hiding again. His mother posts many videos of him playing in the pit, but this particular one is even more adorable because he is wearing tiny shark pajamas and his mother has set the video to the popular song from Jaws. Make sure your sound is on because his tiny growls as he dives deep into the depths are simply too cute!

Sampson’s mother jokes in the caption that the puppy is “the first ever”growling shark, LOL!” We aren’t sure about you, but we would really enjoy seeing more of these cute snarling sharks in our feeds!

Related: Labradoodle Seems Unhappy When Puppy Brother Interrupts Ball Pit Fun

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Are Dog Play Pits Safe?

Pawsitive Resortations Animal Rescuestates that a ball pit serves as an excellent mental stimulation exercise for dogs of any age, provided there is a guardian’s oversight.

“The ball pitis among the top enrichment activities we have discovered for young puppies and adult dogs as well! We place balls, toys, and more in a small pool (such as a large boot tray or box), sprinkle some tasty treats, and allow the dogs to search for the rewards! A ball pit provides numerous advantages for our dogs, including offering a secure and engaging space for play, encouraging movement, and enhancing mental engagement. The sensory aspect of playing in a ball pit also aids puppies in developing confidence and balance.

Just like with any play session, make sure to closely monitor your dog when they are playing with toys that may break or present a risk.