Kang-jun, the dog helping out at the hair salon, shows clever habits like squeezing shampoo and picking up trash

The image of the 'dog that works perfectly on its own,' which became a hot topic on SNS, has been recreated in an actual hair salon. According to a video from KBS 'Live Info' broadcast on May 19, 2025, Kang-jun, a Border Collie living with his owner who runs a hair salon, is performing the role of a reliable worker beyond being a simple pet.

From welcoming customers to delivering shampoo, a little assistant in the hair salon

When customers visit the hair salon, Kang-jun shows behavior such as running to the refrigerator to bring them a drink. His actions of using a string attached to the refrigerator door to open it, take out a drink, and deliver it were confirmed through an observation camera. Additionally, when the owner is washing a customer's hair and the customer leans forward, he approaches and directly presses the shampoo dispenser. He shows situational behavior such as picking up a comb that the owner accidentally dropped and bringing it back, or taking out paper cups needed by the customer from a drawer and delivering them. He was also captured helping with floor cleaning by throwing used paper cups into the trash can.

The trigger for these clever behaviors was a coincidental attempt by the owner. It began when the owner, who was working alone because an employee had quit, requested that the dog pick up a comb dropped on the floor. Since then, Kang-jun has established himself as a member of the hair salon by independently performing various tasks attempted by the owner. It is known that Kang-jun has spent much time in the hair salon while receiving love from his owner since he was 3 months old.

The intelligence of the Border Collie and communion with the owner

The reason Kang-jun shows such a high level of situational judgment is related to his breed characteristics. According to the video, Kang-jun is a Border Collie, known as a herding dog. This breed is inherently diligent and intelligent, and has a habit of closely observing the owner's actions. When the owner performs a specific action and the dog receives praise, he perceives it as a sense of achievement and accepts it positively.

Regarding concerns about whether the working process might act as stress to the dog, the video explains that because Kang-jun perceives the activities with his owner as 'play' rather than 'work,' his sense of happiness may actually be greater. After finishing his daily routine, Kang-jun most enjoys spending time and communing with his owner at an animal playground. The owner finishes the day by preparing special treats for Kang-jun, mixing chicken breast, spinach, broccoli, and eggs.