A dog named Dough, an XL Bully from the UK, went viral after showing remarkable self-control when left alone with his birthday cake on the kitchen counter. In a TikTok video by @doug.thexlbully, Dough is seen excitedly wagging his tail but resisting the urge to sneak a bite of the cake, patiently waiting despite the obvious temptation.
The video’s caption praised Dough’s behavior: “11/10 good boy.” Viewers were charmed by his discipline, especially given how many dogs would have immediately gone for it.
Experts warn that human birthday cakes are unsafe for dogs, as they may contain harmful ingredients like chocolate, raisins, nutmeg, and xylitol. Fortunately, there are dog-friendly cake options made with safe ingredients such as peanut butter, pumpkin, apple sauce, and carrots.
The heartwarming video gained over 345,000 views and 74,500 likes. Fans left comments praising Dough’s patience and good behavior. One joked about their own dog’s butter-stealing antics, while another admired Dough’s tail wagging like a “second hand on the clock.”