Frenchie Puppy Cries After Mom Sets Him Down And What He 'Said' Will Amaze You
We've all cried for our mom at some point in our lives, whether out of need, excitement, or sadness. For pets, it's no different; they let us know when they need us. But has your dog or cat ever actually spoken to you? According to this TikTok video featuring a French bulldog puppy crying out after being set down, it's possible for a dog to speak. But what exactly did this dog say? See for yourself!
@lilbit_bullyz He got upset bc I let him down😭😂 #frenchies #fyp #puppytiktok
In the video, a teeny tiny Frenchie named Lil Bit sits on the floor looking up at a couch, letting out little high-pitched wails because his human put him down, according to the caption. After watching the quick clip, people immediately ran to the comments section to note that it sounds like he's saying "mama" or "mommy," with many encouraging the content creator to "pick that baby up." We don't know about you, but we'd run right over and do just that, no questions asked!
Can dogs learn to talk?
Fortunately or unfortunately, dogs cannot talk, even though sometimes maybe we'd like them to. However, they have learned how to communicate using body language and other tools, like barking, nudging, or even smiling. And they definitely understand our words to some extent, with the average dog knowing approximately 100 words in the human language.
While dogs can be taught to vocalize or even trained to sing on command, there's never been a truly talking dog. However, teaching dogs to communicate by pressing buttons with prerecorded words to string together requests has become a thing in recent years, with dogs on TikTok and beyond showing off their skills.
Right now, people are fascinated with exploring this human-canine communication connection, with studies being done to decipher how effective these button boards might be in gaining more insight into a dog's world. Some studies have even found that dogs are actually piecing together short phrases on their own to communicate needs, like wanting treats or to go for a walk — and it's not just mimicking or imitation. Of course, this type of research is just in its infancy, and most dog owners will already tell you, their dogs non-verbally communicate their needs loudly and clearly when they really want to!