In a surprising act of canine cunning, a dog has become a viral sensation after its unusual tactic for getting petted by passersby was exposed: pretending to be dead. The phenomenon was sparked by a video on TikTok, shared by @ tuviejamula1, where the cunning canine pretended to be lifeless to take advantage of human sympathy and get tummy cuddles from him.
In the video, which has gone viral with more than 46,000 likes and more than 1,000 comments, the canine is shown on a sidewalk in Córdoba, lying on his back with his paws in the air. A superimposed text reads: “In Córdoba this scammer dog pretends to be dead so that people come over and pamper his belly.”
The ingenious strategy has won the hearts of TikTok users, who have not been slow to share the video and comment on the cunning of the furry. The reality is that this behavior is not entirely unusual, since dogs are known to adapt and learn behaviors that give them attention and affection.
Although the tactic can be seen as innocent deception, it also highlights the ability of animals to read and adapt to human behavior in search of stronger emotional bonds. “Award for the best performance,” says one of the comments.
