We often think of dogs as carefree companions, but they’re surprisingly emotionally tuned in. From giving comfort to needing it, they experience a lot more than we sometimes realize. A recent video of a Rottweiler clutching his banana plushie when feeling overlooked is a perfect example of just how sensitive dogs can be.
Rottweiler seeks emotional support from banana plushie in cute video
Shared by Instagram user @nala_the_needy_rottie, the heartwarming dog video shows the Rottweiler, aka Axel, holding onto his “emotional support” banana. The clip opens in a car, where Axel’s owner explains that anytime her pup feels ignored, he instinctively reaches for his favorite plush toy. As the camera pans to Axel, he’s seen gently holding the banana in his mouth, eyes wide and full of feeling. “Have you got your nana with you?” his owner asks in a soft, affectionate voice. “See, nothing can be too bad because you’ve got your banana with you,” she adds. Axel’s sweet, almost pleading expression paired with his beloved toy makes the moment irresistibly endearing.
Unsurprisingly, the internet couldn’t get enough. The dog video has racked up over 3.6 million views and nearly half a million likes, with thousands of comments from users who were completely charmed by the Rottweiler. One person wrote, “Oh my goodness the way he looks up at you with those beautiful kind eyes.” Another viewer begged, “Please tell us that the banana has a name.” Several chimed in with support for the pup, saying things like, “Tell him he has an entire group here who will love him and always listen to him!” One comment summed it up perfectly: “Dogs are literally the most precious thing on this planet.”
Experts say that dogs often turn to specific toys for comfort, the same way humans lean on security blankets or stress balls. It’s especially common in breeds that form strong bonds with their humans, like Rottweilers. When they feel ignored or anxious, having something familiar, like a favorite toy, helps soothe them. And in Axel’s case, that toy just happens to be a banana with emotional healing powers.
