Shih Tzu Stomps Her Paw During 'Breakfast Negotiations' Like A Serious Lawyer
Ah, begging for food — as timeless as pets themselves. Dogs, cats, rabbits, no matter the species, they never think they've eaten enough or aren't satisfied with what they've been given. It's the latter for this assertive shih tzu named Delila, who boldly — but cutely — confronts her owner about the lackluster dog food that she has been served. In this must-watch TikTok video, some serious "breakfast negotiations," as it's captioned, are taking place between Delila and her owner.
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With her cute underbite protruding, Delila lets her human companion know that she's unhappy with the dog food he has put down for breakfast, growling, and staring steadfastly. But as soon as he says "no turkey today," the fluffy white shih tzu barks and stomps her paw to really show that she disagrees with the decision.
"Bossy little baby," notes one viewer, while another asks how he can say no to such an adorable dog. In fact, the consensus among commenters is to "just give her some turkey." But there's no official word on whether Delila's demanding antics indeed worked that day, although we're guessing she eventually got her way.
Why do pets beg for food?
The simple answer to why pets beg for food is because it works, even if only occasionally. When a well-kept pet begs for food, it can either be endearing or annoying to its human, depending on the situation. Pets continue to do it because it can yield results, such as another scoop of some of the best dog food brands or a few table scraps from your plate, making their antics worthwhile to them.
As seen with Delila's stubborn "breakfast negotiations" in the TikTok video, begging comes in many forms, from cute stares and whimpers to growling and barking. Dogs are masters of testing out tactics on their owners to see what works, and once their human gives in, pups know it's productive to do it again.
While there's nothing wrong with giving your dog an occasional treat, make sure it's made for pets (a la Milk-Bone biscuits) or that any people food is safe for your furry friend to consume in small amounts (here is a look at vegetables that are safe). Indeed, for many dog owners, feeding their pets treats is a love-fueled bonding experience, and 10 out of 10 dogs agree!