Dog recognizes his favorite words in adorable fake letter – Upworthy
For pet parents, there are dozens of universally adorable situations. When your cat cozies up in your lap and starts "making biscuits," you will likely react with an almost-involuntary "aww." Plus, we all know that any time your dog stretches after a long snooze, you’re legally obligated to announce, "Big stretch!" Why do we do these things? Don’t overanalyze it—pet love goes beyond logic.
But the ultimate cute-dog moment is probably when your pup recognizes a word and immediately, eagerly tilts their head as if to communicate, "Really?" or "What are you on about?" And one excellent viral video expertly builds on this premise, as a "dog mom" content creator reads a fake letter—one loaded with obviously familiar words—to their golden retriever.
Subtitled "No, this is literally our fav trend," the clip shows our protagonist pup suitably enthusiastic about a note labeled in large block letters. "Hi, Ollie. It’s your friend," the letter begins, before Ollie runs off to the window, excitedly looking for his pal. "It’s your friend from the park. Do you remember?" the greeting continues. "We played frisbee and ball. I wanted to know—do you want to go outside later and go on a walk? By the way, where is your daddy?"
That latter word seems particularly exciting for Ollie, who runs off once again to the window. "He usually brings us food," we learn. "Food and water. I’ll talk to you later. Your friend, Cilio." The video then cuts to a shot of the family cat, Cilio, before Ollie grabs the letter and cutely stomps around. Their associated YouTube account features a similar reaction video—this one featuring all of those beloved words, along with "treat" and "bone," packaged in a fake email.
You can’t fail to draw a reaction with a creative cute-dog video, and people naturally shared their collective "awws" in the Instagram comments. Here are some examples:
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Vital Essentials Single Ingredient Beef Liver Dog Treats, 2.1 oz | Freeze-Dried Raw | Premium Quality High Protein Training Treats | Grain Free, Gluten Free, Filler Free
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Greenies Pill Pockets for Dogs Large Size, Soft Dog Treats, with Real Peanut Butter, 15.8 oz. Pouch (60 Treats)
$17.98 (as of November 23, 2025 19:41 GMT -06:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
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Amazon Basics Dog Poop Bags with Dispenser, 300 Count, Enhanced for Guaranteed Leakproof, Unscented, Includes Leash Clip
$9.17 (as of November 23, 2025 19:41 GMT -06:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
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Rocco & Roxie Supply Co. Stain & Strong Odor Eliminator, Enzyme Cleaner, Pet Odor Eliminator for Home - Carpet Stain Remover for Cats & Dog Pee - Urine Destroyer - Carpet Cleaner Spray Clear, 32 Fl Oz
$19.14 (as of November 23, 2025 19:41 GMT -06:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)
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