Dogs may not be able to tell time, but many of them have a good handle on their routines. They know when it's time to wake up for the day and when it's time to cuddle up and go to sleep for the night. They usually know when to expect us to get home for the day, too. And they really know when the time of day rolls around for them to do something they particularly love, like go for a walk. But no dog is ever more sure of anything than they are of when meal time is supposed to be — and they do not hesitate to let you know when you're running late with the food!
Exhibit A: The pup in this video, who absolutely will not tolerate a late dinner. And can anyone blame him? He's clearly starving!
Recently, @homerthenewf on TikTok shared this video of a "conversation" she had with her (very hungry) Newfoundland dog , Homer, who is making the absolute saddest noises when his dinner is running late — no matter how many times his mom tried to explain it to him!
"It's only 5 minutes late," his mom says. That doesn't matter to Homer, though, who continues making some of the saddest sounds I've ever heard. Will someone feed this dog?!
The comments are filled with dog parents who have pups who behave the same way when it comes to their food. One person wrote, "I swear I've never had a dog as punctual as my Newfie. She likes her schedule!"
Something tells me this won't be a mistake Homer's mom makes again when it comes to his dinner time — not unless she wants the biggest guilt trip ever!
How Dogs Tell Time
Obviously, dogs can't look at clocks and know exactly what time it is, but their internal clocks are what tells them everything they need to know and getting into a regular routine helps them figure out what they do every day (and in what order).
According to Wired, the dog's circadian rhythm helps them along the way, too, especially when It comes to regulating sleep. Eating at the same time every day also prepares their bodies to send them hunger cues around that time, so there's no doubt poor Homer's tummy was growling!
And since dogs have such a keen sense of smell, that likely also plays a role. The example given on Wired: the scent you leave behind when you go to work will dissipate through the day, so they'll know it's been a long time since you were there by the time you get home!
I hope Homer got plenty of food. He deserves it!
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