A hilarious clip of a dog trying to snatch treats is making dog lovers laugh after one very determined pup attempted to “play it cool” on camera. The dog treat video shows Maya, an American Bully, carefully stretching toward a snack like she has all the time in the world. Meanwhile, her owner films the whole struggle and can’t stop laughing in the background. The slow, stubborn effort is what makes it so relatable, especially for anyone who has a sneaky food-loving dog at home.
Dog’s attempt to sneak a treat caught on camera
The funny moment was shared by the Instagram page lifewoofmaya, which posts clips of Maya, a Canadian American Bully known as a “house hippo.” In the video, the pup spots a treat sitting on top of a small surface near a cozy brick fireplace setup. The overlay text sums it up perfectly, reading, “when you’re trying to discreetly grab a treat you found.”
Maya starts out acting casual, but her eyes stay locked on the snack. She sits beside a dog bed near the stove, then slowly lifts her head and stretches her neck forward. She tries reaching from one angle, pauses, and then tries again, as if she’s recalculating the whole plan. For a second, it looks easy, but she still can’t quite grab it.
Next, she shifts her body closer and rises to get more height. Instead of using her paws, she keeps her front legs down and relies only on her mouth. That gentle approach makes the struggle even funnier, because she refuses to “cheat.” As the attempts continue, she keeps adjusting her position until she finally gets close enough to snag the treat.
The caption adds extra humor, with the owner writing, “I can reach it… I swear,” and joking that it’s probably Maya’s inner voice. By the end, the dog treat video lands its perfect payoff as she reaches the snack after several careful tries.
Fans replied fast, with one writing, “Why was that so hard.” Another commented, “I was rooting for her the entire time!!” while a third added, “She worked so hard for that treat.” Others loved how gentle she stayed, with one commenting, “Oh my goodness! Too cute! She was so good about not putting her paws up to help her get it!” Another viewer wrote, “Not Maya forgetting she’s much taller than the treat but she’s so gentle.”
