This TikTok Challenge of People Waking Their Dogs Up with Their Favorite Foods Will Brighten Your Day
Dog videos have a special way of turning an ordinary scroll into a full-on smile, and this TikTok challenge is packed with exactly that kind of energy. People are waking their sleeping dogs with favorite foods, and the reactions are as funny as they are adorable.
The trend, known as #SleepingDogChallenge, shows pet owners placing treats under their dogs’ noses while they nap, then waiting to see how quickly the scent breaks through the sleepiness. The results range from instant excitement to the kind of confused determination only a hungry dog can deliver.
If you need a quick hit of cuteness, these clips do the job fast. Read on.
1. The Genesis of It All
Weirdly enough, this doggie didn’t notice.

2. This Star Trooper
Thankfully, this fella's nose was alert.

3. He’s Got Quite the Nose on Him
Well, that was fast... too fast!

That first reaction is exactly why people keep sharing these clips.
4. He Wasn’t About to Miss That Opportunity
That’s a new record. This dog nearly bit a finger off.

5. Even the Comfort of a Car Is Not Enough to Keep This Dog from Missing Out on His Favorite Treat.

6. How You Know the Nap Is Too Good
He didn’t even flinch.

Even half asleep, these dogs are still locked in on the food.
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7. This Is One Happy Pup
Even his tail got in on the action.

8. That Look Says It All
She just couldn't resist.

9. Took Him a While
Milo needed that treat after a long sleep.

Some of them need a second to process what just happened.
10. The Look on His Face Is Hilarious!
“Is that food I smell? Hurray! It is food.”

11. When the Food Is Good, but the Nap Is Just as Good
He can’t decide whether to sleep or eat, so he’s going to do both.

12. Can We Talk About How the Owner Placed the Treat So Smoothly and Snuck Away Without Waking Her Dog?

That stealthy treat drop deserves its own applause.
13. Rabbits Aren't Left Out in This Challenge

You probably laughed while watching some of these videos, right? Even while asleep, these dogs are super alert and hardly ever pass up an opportunity to get their favorite treats.
It’s fascinating to watch their faces switch from a position of rest to hunger in split seconds. We guess that’s why many enjoy watching these "viral challenge" videos.
If you own a dog, will you be trying this on it? Who knows, your version could go viral.
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