Being the size of a stuffed animal has its perks. But trying to jump for a sock that her owner is using as bait definitely isn’t one of them for this tiny dog. Duffy is a fluffy Maltipoo with a personality much bigger than her size, and she lives in Vancouver with her parents. And in this clip, her owner decided to use a sock as a toy for her.
The setup is simple, but what follows is a series of attempts that are equal parts funny and frustrating. This sweet little moment has people smiling because the video shows just how determined a tiny dog can be when a sock is involved, and the owner is slightly bending the rules.
Tiny dog can’t reach sock with little jumps, so owner helps a little
The action starts as Duffy gets up from her donut bed, clearly eyeing the target. Then she launches herself toward the piece of clothing. However, the height is just too much for her to handle. However, she resets fast. The dog backs up onto her bed for more momentum, lines it up again, jumps closer this time, almost impressive. The video even slows that moment down, just to show how close she gets to grabbing the sock.
For the next attempt, she tries to use those tiny paws in the most adorable way to drag it down. It is a smart move, but it produces zero results. She eventually lies down for a quick think, her eyes never leaving the prize.
No doubt, this girl is definitely committed to the theft. Hundreds of people are cheering her on in the comments. The human finally realizes the game is going nowhere. They lower the laundry to a level that is easy for her. But Duffy stays perfectly still.
Actually, the tiny dog is waiting for her owner to lower the sock even further. And when they do it, she makes a final leap and catches the sock. The owner lets go immediately. Success, for Duffy, tastes a lot like cotton. She starts chewing on the sock right away.
