A viral video featuring a foster dog named Kevin is melting hearts online after showing how a simple choice can completely change a dog’s behavior. Shared by the popular pet and foster account @katieanddatesfostermates, the clip showcases a moment that feels equal parts funny, smart, and deeply relatable.
Foster dog picks his own dinosaur toy in video
In the video, Kevin looks overwhelmed and reacts to everything around him, something many foster dogs struggle with. His handler calmly gives him a choice and tells him to pick a toy. Kevin quickly chooses a small dinosaur, grabs it, and instantly relaxes. With his new comfort toy in his mouth, he turns around and walks away calmly, as if the problem is solved. The owner then has to remind him that he can’t leave without paying for it. The text on the video reads, “We discovered Kevin isn’t reactive if he gets to pick a toy, and this was his choice for the day.”
The caption on the clip humorously asks, “Who’s training who at this point?” The clip exploded online, racking up over 7 million views, more than 1 million likes, and thousands of comments. Viewers flooded the post with praise and laughter. One person wrote, “Being less reactive in public when you get to pick a little treat is highly relatable.” Another added, “Everyone needs an emotional support dinosaur. Good choice, Kev.” A third summed up perfectly: “THE IMMEDIATE LEAVE HAHAHA I LOVE HIM.”
The video comes from @katieanddatesfostermates, an Instagram account run by Katie and Tate that focuses on fostering dogs and sharing real-life training moments. The page has 73.3K followers and features a rotating cast of foster pups, including Kevin, along with honest insights into rescue life. Their content blends education, humour, and advocacy, often partnering with @muddypawsrescuenyc to help dogs find forever homes.
