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The eyes never lie #frenchie #doglover #puppy #reels

@collinskey · 7.7M followers

We have not measured this creator's own baseline yet, so we cannot say whether 14M views was a hit or an ordinary day for them. It needs 10+ posts in 180 days.

A person walks past their dog, who is on a leash with another person, to see if the dog recognizes them. The dog initially walks past, then turns back, recognizes the owner, and excitedly licks their leg.

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14M
Views
9.8%
Engagement
85/100
Virality

Likes 1.3MComments 3.5KShares

Why it worked

The video plays on the universal love for pets and the emotional connection between owners and their animals. The suspense of whether the dog will recognize the owner, followed by the heartwarming reaction, creates an engaging and shareable moment. The trending audio adds to its appeal.

relatable content for pet ownersemotional payoff at the enduse of trending audioclear and concise on-screen text
pet humoremotional connectionprank/social experiment

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