Dog’s hilarious reaction to trying treat for the first time

This week, we have seen a goldendoodle’s unique way of getting downstairs and shelter dogs getting a well-deserved Thanksgiving meal.

As well as viral animal videos, we have been looking at our readers’ amazing submissions for our Pet of the Week line-up.

If you want your pet to be in next week’s line-up, follow the steps at the end of this story to find out how.

Winner

This week’s Pet of the Week is Daisy Mae, an 11-year-old rescue dog who had an adorable reaction to her first-ever pig-tail treat.

“If she’s not eating, she’s sleeping or barking at absolutely nothing,” owner Stephanie Clauson told Newsweek.

Living in Sacramento, California, Daisy Mae likes short walks and meeting strangers.

“When Daisy is done walking, you will know,” said Clauson. “She will plop down, roll over, scratch her back and buttocks, with a huge smile like, ‘look at me, I’m so cute.'”

Clauson shared the hilarious footage of Daisy Mae’s reaction to her first-ever pig-tail treat, hoping it would put a smile on people’s faces.

“She is a ham, as you can see,” Clauson said. “My little butterball.”

Finalists

First up this week is Duke, a 3-year-old dog who loves nothing more than to sleep, eat and play.

Owner Amelia A. Betancourt, who lives in New Jersey, told Newsweek: “He thinks he is royalty. He is very picky with food. If it does not look good, smell good, he won’t eat it. He wants what he wants and he wants it. He is a person personality in a dog’s body.”

Duke is a fan of hugs—but only on his terms. If he’s picked up for a cuddle when he hasn’t asked for it, he’ll let his owners know he’s not interested.

Duke also loves to see birds and animals in the backyard, before coming back inside to get wrapped up and take a nap.

Next up this week is brother-and-sister tabby cats, Daisy and Dakota, who live with their owner Kristine Bemko in Bradenton, Florida.

Now 5 years old, the felines were adopted by their owner in May 2023 and have since settled in perfectly. “They love me and my home,” Bemko told Newsweek.

“Daisy loves food and treats a little too much, and she makes a toy out of anything, not that she needs to. Dakota is a momma’s boy,” Bemko said.

Last but not least this week is Marvin, a rescue dog that was found in a sorry state, but is now thriving in his home with owner Jennifer Granko.

“Marvin was found dying in a ditch, skin and bones. Look at him now—he loves life and enjoys dressing up to make others smile,” Granko told Newsweek.

This stylish dude often brings a smile to people he meets, and is a perfect example of how rescue dogs can thrive with the right care.

Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@newsweek.com with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.