Hazel, the Shih Tzu, sits at the dining table with the air of royalty. And we soon find out why: the video from @hazelnhendrix opens with Hazel examining her egg slices in a way that makes it clear she’s checking whether breakfast passes her personal inspection. She leans in, sniffs, backs up, and then shoots a pointed look at her mom as if to say, “Well? Aren’t you forgetting something?” It’s not dramatic — it’s protocol. Hazel’s got a system, and anything that isn’t hand-delivered apparently counts as “incorrect.”
Owner has to feed Shih Tzu for her to eat in video
The video has already crossed 60,000 likes, and honestly, it’s clear why — everyone knows at least one dog who believes meals should come with a butler. The clip opens with Hazel staring down her perfectly good egg slices like they’ve personally offended her. The on-screen text sets the tone: “POV: your dog expects to be hand fed.”
She leans in, sniffs, even gives one slice a polite little lick… and then looks up at her mom as if to say, “Be serious.” A hand appears from off-camera, offering the exact same slice she just rejected. Hazel inspects it again, then finally accepts the bite — because apparently presentation makes all the difference.
Then it becomes a rhythm: mom offers, Hazel accepts, Hazel chews, Hazel looks back at the hand to request the next course. She’ll eat the yolk crumbs on the mat when it suits her, but the main event? Only if it’s delivered straight from mom’s fingertips.
Once the final bite is gone, Hazel settles back with this satisfied little expression, like everything has unfolded exactly as she planned. Mom gives her a little pet, and Hazel sits there like she’s just completed a very important task.
The comments section is full of stories of dogs who demand room service. Some even insist on pretend tastes, or they simply won’t eat unless the food comes with human interaction. And really, watching Hazel hold firm on her standards makes the whole thing even funnier.
