Posted by @deafdogofmn, the video shows the owner trying to unravel what her dog was so keen to communicate.
Was it food? Water? A toilet break? Each offer was met with a blank stare.
Playtime please
But as the owner runs through her mental checklist, she finally hits the jackpot: “Play? Ball?” That’s when the pup springs forward with joy, her body language making it unmistakably clear she was after a bit of fun.
“Always trying to figure out why she’s whining at me,” the caption reads. “She wanted to play!”
Special language
The sweet clip, split into two parts, highlights just how well the pair have learned to communicate without sound. While the dog doesn’t respond to spoken commands, she uses nose nudges and visual cues to express herself, and her owner is a pro at interpreting them.
The account regularly shares moments like this, offering a glimpse into the joyful, patient world of life with a deaf dog. And judging by this playful mystery, it's a language all of their own.