Laughter as Cockapoo Can't Resist Temptation While Owners Pretend To Sleep

Two dog owners decided to put their pooch's willpower (or lack thereof) to the test, and it's safe to say, TikTok users cannot get enough of the hilarious results.

In a now viral video, Luna the miniature cockapoo walked into a room on two occasions, only to see her owners taking it in turns to catch up on their sleep. But what immediately caught Luna's attention was that they had each dozed off with a treat in their hand, which was resting at the perfect height for her to take advantage of.

Of course, they were only pretending to be asleep to see whether Luna could resist temptation, and the experiment started off well because Luna spotted the food instantly and sniffed it, but as it was in her dad's hand, she thought better than diving in. Instead, she sat and stared at her owner to try and will him to wake up instead.

But when Luna's mom gave it a try things got interesting, as the cheeky pup didn't hesitate before helping herself to the food she was holding. Her owners were amazed at the difference between the two clips, as they joked that "she just went for it" on the second occasion.

Luna's antics have amused many social media users, and since the clip was posted on TikTok (@lunatheminicockapoo) on February 19, it has already been viewed more than 2.4 million times and gained over 105,300 likes.

Teaching a Dog Impulse Control

While Luna was able to control herself to an extent at first, she still has a way to go before learning how to completely overcome temptation. According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), owners should teach dogs self-control from an early age to prevent them developing bad habits.

To encourage a dog to be calmer and more patient, the AKC suggests that owners can show them that this positive behavior will lead to rewards, which could be treats, toys, a walk or playtime. This can begin by getting them to sit or lie down at first or encouraging them to wait a moment before diving headfirst into their food bowl.

Each dog will learn through different activities and rewards, but by asking them to pause or settle for a moment before giving them what they really want, they will learn better impulse control over time.

How Did Social Media React?

Although Luna still has a thing or two to learn, social media users loved seeing her brazen attempts to take her owner's food. With more than 570 comments on the viral post, plenty of TikTok users couldn't help but point out the stark contrast between how she treats her mom and dad, which left many in stitches.

One comment reads: "She would never betray dad."

Another TikTok user wrote: "She's didn't even hesitate with mom."

While another person responded: "Luna knows who pays the bills."

Newsweek reached out to @lunatheminicockapoo via TikTok and Instagram for comment. We could not verify the details of the case.

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