Dog Realizes Owner Is Filming Playtime, Hysterics Over Response: 'Said No'
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A dog's hilarious reaction to being secretly recorded by his owner has left internet viewers in stitches.
The dog owner, who goes by @munecaaa.g on TikTok, shared what happened when her pup Teddy caught her trying to film him sniffing his soft toy and relaxing. The moment he noticed the camera, he froze completely still. The video has since garnered over 274,100 likes and more than 1.3 million views on the platform.
"I tried to be sneaky and record him cause he hates being on camera, he saw me almost immediately," the owner wrote in the text overlaying the clip.
In the footage, Teddy enjoys a moment with his pink lamb plush, sniffing and cuddling the toy—until he locks eyes with the camera and halts all movement, glaring directly at his owner.
This kind of reaction might be more common than people think. The WagWalking experts say that some dogs dislike having their picture taken due to the unfamiliar and potentially threatening nature of a camera lens, which can resemble a staring eye—a behavior that is often perceived as a challenge or threat in canine language.
Stock image: A small fluffy white dog lays down on a blanket.
Stock image: A small fluffy white dog lays down on a blanket.
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The American Kennel Club says that, to get great photos of your dog, use natural light, get down to their level, and focus on their eyes. Keep them relaxed with treats or toys, and use burst mode for action shots to capture the perfect moment.
TikTok users flooded the comments with amused reactions and similar stories.
"Like WHY DO THEY GET SO MAD?????" posted Annie.
"It's giving 'Did you just take my picture'," commented another user.
"I wonder why some animals really don't like getting their picture taken/recorded," wrote Shayna.
"My dog knows EVERY TIME and hates it. I dont understand," added Amanda Castro.
"My dogs too it's like they're hiding something or from someone and they don't want their pictures or videos on the internet," shared one viewer.
"That face when he saw you recording," commented another.
"These dogs are little humans," someone else added.
"That death stare … He sayin now I know this woman know betta than to put me on camera," shared another user.
"The side eye hahahah," wrote Jess.
"Is giving when your mom would think she's sneakily recording you," posted another viewer.
Newsweek reached out to @munecaaa.g for comment via TikTok. We could not verify the details of the case.
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