Redden, the Belgian Malinois, has probably seen the ceiling fan plenty of times, but in this video, it became the dog’s enemy number one. In the Instagram clip, Redden sits on a bed and notices the fan moving overhead. He stares at it and freezes for a moment, as if he is trying to figure out if it has always been that suspicious. The next second, he shifts backward on the bed, still staring, then hops down to the floor without taking his eyes off the blades — and in his mind, something is definitely fishy.
Dog observes and later barks at the ceiling fan
In this Instagram video from @reddentherescuemal, Redden keeps backing up as if the fan might chase him across the room. Then, he starts barking and swings his head toward his owner as if to ask, “Are you seeing this?” and barks again at the fan.
Meanwhile, the on-screen caption says, “Bro has beef with the fan.” In the caption, the owner adds, “I’ve literally never seen him do this and he’s watched my fan numerous time.”
A possible explanation could be that fans move, make sounds, and even cast shadows on the ceiling — and dogs notice tiny movements and light changes that humans may tune out. Besides, herding and working breeds tend to react fast to anything that looks unpredictable. Hence, a fan that speeds up, slows down, or clicks can feel like a moving object that won’t follow the rules.
Additionally, Redden’s body language says that he is not sure about the moment as he creates distance first, then barks once he is on the ground. Either way, the Malinois said that the fan needs to explain itself.
People in the comments started a whole investigation. One noted, “Love the side eye,” while another quipped, “He’s not a fan,” and a few suggested something eerie, writing, “He sees something you don’t. It isn’t the fan.” Someone remarked, “Malinois always have beef with the most random things.” As of writing, the video showcasing Redden’s hilarious reaction has garnered 15.7K likes.
