A recent Instagram video of a couple sharing a hug while their dogs are in the other room has been winning hearts. The clip shows the endearing antics of the dogs, Anabelle and Norman, who show how they respond to affection among their human companions. Sparking laughter through their heartwarming video, the dogs bring the caption, “Hug at your own risk,” alive.
Instagram video shows how dogs react when owners share a hug in secret
The video shows the couple, and the dogs’ owners, sharing a hug while their canine friends are in the other room. However, the owners couldn’t hide from their dogs for too long, who jumped at the opportunity to take part in the affectionate embrace. The Instagram account @annabelle_and_norman, shared the video, capturing the essence of true friendship with one’s pets.
It began with the onscreen caption, “Hugging my husband when our dogs are in a different room of the house.”. As such, it opens with a couple hugging in their kitchen. Though the dogs are momentarily in another room, they soon make a spirited entrance into the kitchen. The two Pit Bulls enthusiastically launch themselves towards the hugging duo.
While the couple continues holding each other, Norman and Annabelle repeatedly jump at them, eager to join in. They make sure the humans know there is no private moment of an affectionate hug without sharing it with the dogs. The amusing behavior shows the sensitivity of dogs, whose social structure revolves around the close connections they make.
Their need for inclusion also reflects their attachment to their human friends — something that resonated with the online viewers. Other dog owners shared similar stories. One commented, “I get barked at almost immediately until we turn around and hug her too.” Another user added, “Hey…Mum and Dad don’t forget us Doggos love cuddles too.”
The heartwarming and hilarious video of the dogs trying to share a hug shows a universally relatable behavior, suggesting their need to be included in loving moments.
