Watch This Adorable Dog Show Love By Petting Other Pups At Daycare
Ruby, a German Shorthair Pointer, has made quite an impression at The Den Doggy Daycare, where she often accompanies her canine brother, Miles.
Unlike other dogs who chase or wrestle to make friends, Ruby has a truly unique approach—she pets her fellow pups.
A Paw That Says “Hello”
Instead of jumping around or barking, Ruby gently reaches out her paw to other dogs as if to greet them.
Her gesture might confuse her new friends at first, but soon enough, they seem to enjoy her attention. Some even come back for more, loving the calm and affectionate interaction.
One dog owner, Alanah Lorraine, who frequently brings her dog Lexy to the daycare, was the first to notice Ruby’s unusual behavior.
“She does it every time she is in,” Lorraine shared with The Dodo. “We think she wants attention!”
Viral Fame
Alanah, charmed by Ruby’s sweet habit, decided to capture these moments on video.
After collecting a few clips of Ruby “petting” her daycare friends, she shared the video on her TikTok account, thinking it would bring smiles to people’s faces.
@alanahlorraine ruby always trying to make friends!! #foryou #fyp #foryoupage #dogsoftiktok #tiktokdogs #dogdaycare ♬ You’ve Got a Friend In Me – Cavetown
What she didn’t expect was how quickly it would blow up.
“I thought it would be adorable,” Lorraine said, “but I never imagined it would go viral.”
In no time, the video had thousands of views, likes, and shares. It even caught the attention of WeRateDogs, who shared the video on Twitter and gave it a glowing 14/10 rating.
Internet Reacts To Ruby’s Adorable Habit
Fans on TikTok, Reddit, and Twitter couldn’t get enough of Ruby’s antics.
The comment sections were filled with admiration, theories, and playful discussions about why Ruby behaves this way.
“My dog does the same,” they wrote on Reddit. “About half the time it’s because he wants to play and the other half is because he’s trying to get their attention.”
Others speculated it might be a mimicry of human behavior or even a subtle way to initiate play.
A clever user added that it could be a mild form of dominance behavior often seen in dogs trying to bond or interact.
Regardless of the scientific reasons behind her behavior, Ruby’s actions have charmed countless people around the world.
Her gentle, affectionate demeanor shows that even dogs can demonstrate acts of kindness that seem almost human.
In a world that could always use more love, Ruby is truly leading the way, one paw at a time.