Dogs take snacks very seriously, and if you give them a choice between two of their favorite treats, there would be no one happier and more excited than they are. Showing one such reaction, Instagram user @duffythemaltipoobear shared a video of a dog named Duffy, whose owner gives her a choice between two snack options, and the Maltipoo’s reaction is priceless. The on-screen text explains, “We let our dog choose her own snack…and her reaction says everything ?”
Dog’s reaction to owner letting her choose her own snack is adorable
In the video, the two snacks are each in one of her owner’s hands while the dog waits patiently. Duffy stands at attention as if this is the most important decision of her life, kind of like she is winning lottery numbers, and she cautiously weighs the decision.
After a moment of deep thought, Duffy makes her selection in the most polite way possible: she taps one option with her front paw. And once her owner hands it over, Duffy completely loses it in the best way as she rolls around, wags her tail at full speed, and rockets into full-on zoomies across the room, like she just accomplished something historic.
The account’s caption says, “She’s so proud of her choice?✨,” which perfectly sums up her reaction.
Viewers loved Duffy’s victory lap. One person commented, “We used to let our boy choose too. Is very cute when they’re proud,” while another wrote, “Aww choices are good! builds confidence.” A fellow Maltipoo owner chimed in with, “Haha so cute,” talking about their own dog as they revealed, “Holly is doing the same before she’s eating her snacks.”
In the video, the dog reacts like she just won an award, because, as trainers explain, small choices can help dogs feel more in control. It can boost their confidence and turn everyday routines, like snack time, into a fun little game, and Duffy’s little “I picked it!” moment proves it.
