Malshi Who's A 'Hustler In Dog Form' Knows All The Right Tricks To Get Treats
Having a super-clever dog can be fun — just think of all the tricks it can learn! Of course, there are also downsides to having a highly intelligent dog. Luckily, those drawbacks are often hilarious. Exhibit A: Munchkin the Malshi. The Maltese-shih tzu hybrid's brilliant but mischievous plan to get more treats is documented in a hilarious TikTok video from October 2025. The clip begins with the sound of rustling coming from the poster's living room, with Munchkin's owner noting that the noise made her realize her pup never came to bed.
@munchkin_and_biscotti She's a hustler morning, noon and night! She never takes a day off and she never backs down! #workingdog #hustler #dogmom #dogproblems #munchkinandbiscotti
That's because Munchkin was busy finding a giant toy to stuff in her mouth that she knew her owner wouldn't appreciate. The "hustler in dog form," as her owner called her in the video's text overlay, then refused to drop the toy even when her human pretended to leave by turning off the light and heading back upstairs. When Munchkin didn't go upstairs with her, the owner returned to offer her a treat. Finally, the Malshi dropped the toy to receive her prize for such an epic hoax. A viewer perfectly broke down Munchkin's clever antics, writing, "Good night? But I have this very dangerous thing in my mouth. I could choke!" Munchkin's mom agreed, explaining that's exactly why her dog wins at this hilarious stand off every time.
Why are some dogs so sneaky?
Munchkin's video is a great example of the typical antics we might find from our sneaky dogs and cats, but every pet is different. Still, could her breed have anything to do with her hustling nature? Malshis are a mix of two toy breeds and can be quite playful, attentive, and loving. These pups are also known for being very smart and, at times, a bit stubborn. This doesn't mean that Malshis aren't trainable, but it does help explain Munchkin's persistence during her nighttime treat stunt.
It's true that some dogs are harder to train than others. However, it's been long established that positive reinforcement tends to work better for canines than negative reinforcement. Positive reinforcement training involves rewarding with toys, treats, or play time when your dog does something right. While a pet like Munchkin seems incredibly motivated by treats, your dog might prefer a game of fetch or quality time with its favorite chew toy after a training session. If you're unsure where to start, you may want to look into finding a qualified dog trainer. And if your furry friend has an adorable naughty streak, just know you may have a pretty intelligent dog on your hands!