Dogs have a way of getting what they want. Some use big puppy eyes, while others patiently wait by the dinner table for the perfect opportunity. More often than not, dog parents catch their pups sneaking food the moment they think no one is watching. A recent viral video captures one such moment as an Alaskan Malamute expertly helps himself to his owner’s apple slices — one at a time — without a hint of guilt.
Dog gently takes apple slices away one after the other in viral video
Deniz Ünsal, the owner of Nova the Alaskan Malamute, recently shared a video on her Instagram account @nagathemalamute, showcasing her dog’s hilariously sneaky behavior. In the clip, Ünsal sits in front of the camera with a plate of apple slices, casually eating. As she picks up each slice to take a bite, Nova smoothly swoops in and takes it from her hand before she can eat it herself. The entire time, the dog remains calm and composed, as if the apples were meant for him all along.
Despite the obvious food theft, Ünsal can’t help but smile at her dog’s sneaky yet polite technique. She captions the video, “Don’t mind me. I’ll just take a piece gently. Maybe two… Maybe three…,” perfectly summing up Nova’s smooth operation.
At the time of writing, the reel has been viewed over a million times and has received 108K likes. In the comments section, one person wrote, “That was the gentlest robbery ever!!!!” to which Ünsal jokingly replied, “The slower he moves, the more invisible he thinks he is.” Another user quipped, “Sharing is caring! So sweet of him to let you eat some of his apple! Very considerate.” Meanwhile, someone perfectly captured the moment with a clever twist on an old saying: “An apple a day keeps the vets away.”
Apples are a great source of vitamins A and C, fiber, and hydration, making them a healthy snack for dogs. However, be sure to remove the seeds and core, as they contain small amounts of cyanide, which can be harmful. While it’s important to ensure dogs don’t overindulge, this video proves that a little apple treat can make for a very happy — and very sneaky — pup.
