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Dog Has Surprise on Walk—Owner Can’t Cope As Weeks Later He Still Remembers

Dog Has Surprise on Walk—Owner Can’t Cope As Weeks Later He Still Remembers

Summary

A golden retriever puppy named Rufus in the UK developed a habit of checking the same spot during his walks because he once found a piece of chicken there. His owner shared videos of this behavior on TikTok, where users enjoyed the pup's daily routine, reflecting how dogs can remember specific past events.

Key Facts

  • Rufus is a golden retriever puppy living in the United Kingdom.
  • During a walk, Rufus found a piece of fried chicken, which he now checks for every day.
  • His owner shares updates about Rufus on a TikTok account called @ruffitsrufus.
  • A video showing Rufus looking for the chicken repeatedly was posted on February 19.
  • TikTok users found the video endearing and suggested leaving chicken there for Rufus.
  • This behavior shows dogs have episodic-like memory, which means they remember specific events.

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