It’s no secret that some dogs have a strong urge to hunt, chase, and catch things. However, they each have their own unique personality, which means that their responses to new things are unpredictable and often quite amusing. A new video that went viral shows a dog owner pulling a funny joke on her three dogs by showing how they react to a fake rat. Each of them responds as per their individual quirks. One dog takes the lead. Another wants to be brave but can’t. The third dog simply wants nothing to do with it.
Owner shares her three dogs’ chaotic reactions to fake rat prank in video
This video has been climbing its way through social feeds, snagging over 144K likes in no time. It opens with Teddy, Archie, and Ruby sitting together as the text declares, “Pranking my dogs with a fake rat.” First up is Teddy, who wakes from a nap clutching his favorite toy, Lamby. He spots the rat, pauses, and — like any cautious thinker — grabs backup before heading down for a closer look. A few unsure steps later, he decides this situation isn’t for him, climbs back on the couch, and cuddles Lamby tight.
Ruby, the youngest of the trio, takes the spotlight next. Full of curiosity but short on courage, she barks at the rat with all the bravado her tiny frame can muster. At first, the screen reads “let me at ‘em,” but once the toy twitches, the caption quickly flips to “abort ABORT.” One hilarious moment shows her scrambling back onto the couch, tail tucked, while viewers cheer her effort.
Finally, Archie’s turn comes up, and he has zero hesitation. The on-screen text declares “Archie Engaged,” and he proves it. Bold, loud, and determined, he barks, circles, and even tries picking the rat up by its tail. “Not in my house,” the captions tease, as Archie flings the fake intruder like a pro.
By the end, all three sit proudly on the couch with their new titles: Archie the Protector, Teddy the Scaredy Cat, and Ruby — All Bark, No Bite. As one commenter put it perfectly, “Archie said, ‘I got this.’ He is definitely The Protector.” Another viewer added, “All of Teddy’s pranks on Archie has trained him for moments like these Ruby should start taking notes now!” A third person was sympathetic towards Ruby, “Roo tried. It’s hard being brave when you are still just a baby.”
