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Deaf Dog “Responds” to Snack Accusation in Viral TikTok, Leaves Viewers in Stitches
When Erin Lynne Anderson jokingly accused her Australian shepherd, Reya, of loving her only for the snacks, she wasn’t expecting internet gold. But that’s exactly what happened. In a now-viral TikTok video, Anderson says to her dog, “You don’t even love me, you just want my snacks.” Without missing a beat, Reya flashes a giant smile and gives a single, perfectly timed nod—sending Anderson (and eventually the entire internet) into a fit of laughter.
The video, posted on July 11, has since exploded with over 23 million views and more than 5 million likes. And the kicker? Reya is deaf. Her seemingly flawless comic timing has viewers both charmed and baffled.
Some fans call it undeniable proof that dogs understand more than we give them credit for. Others say it’s just one of those magic moments where everything aligns. Anderson even joined in the fun, joking in the comments, “Sometimes I think she’s been pretending to be deaf for years.”
The comments section has become its own entertainment hub. One viewer imagined Reya’s nod saying, “Yeah, now hand it over.” Another dubbed her a real-life Falkor, the luckdragon from The NeverEnding Story, a comparison that racked up over 16,000 likes on its own.
While experts agree that dogs don’t understand complex human language the way people do, research has shown they can associate tone, body language, and certain words with actions or rewards. A 2024 study from Hungary’s Eötvös Loránd University even demonstrated that dogs activate memory regions when hearing familiar words—suggesting a deeper processing than previously thought. Still, Reya’s comedic timing is more likely adorable coincidence than cognitive breakthrough.
Whether she understood the snack accusation or not, Reya has become an internet darling. Her expressive nod and happy grin captured a moment of pure joy that resonated across millions of screens.
As one commenter perfectly put it, “This is why dogs are better than people.”
Anderson’s video is a heartwarming reminder that no matter the science, the connection between dogs and their humans can feel like pure magic. Especially when snacks are involved.
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This content was created with AI assistance and edited by the iHeartDogs team.
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