This Chihuahua's Sneaky Way of Getting Into Restaurants Is So Cute
Not all restaurants are dog-friendly, but for this stealthy Chihuahua, a no dogs sign is simply a challenge.
"Ninja mode: activated," the video's description reads, and honestly, if you hadn't shown us proof this pup made it past the front door, we wouldn't have believed you!
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"This silly dog knows where we're at," the dog's dad says on voiceover as he films the excited pup strutting back and forth between the truck's front seats.
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"Tika, you wanna go to Sugar Hill? You wanna get in your bag?" Dad continues as we watch an excited Tika get ready to hop into the son's open backpack.
"Watch this," Dad says as the Chihuahua disappears inside the big open flap.
Once inside the restaurant, Tika the Chihuahua dutifully plays the role of silent food assassin, making no noises and causing no fuss. It's well worth the effort because the well-trained dog is rewarded with some pepperoni slices and crinkle fries for his efforts.
"Now that's a to-go doggy bag," one commenter jokes.
"The fact it knows how to keep a low profile to get food," another laughs.
"'Silly dog?' Looks like he's got you two trained pretty well!" another says.
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Is It OK to Feed a Dog Scraps From the Table?
Many trainers and vets do not recommend feeding your dog from the table, as this can lead to bad begging behavior and overindulgence in fats and oils, which can cause obesity and other diseases in dogs.
In the case of Tika the Chihuahua, we don't know whether he normally eats scraps from the table. He seems to be trained to sit quietly in the backpack in order to receive rare and special treats.
That being said, if you can't fight the big puppy dog eyes and want to give your dog a treat from your own plate every once in a while, it's best to keep a few rules in mind. First, make sure no more than 10 percent of your dog's daily food intake comes from your plate at any given time. Also, be sure only to share safe foods in moderation, meaning foods that have been cooked without seasoning.
It's also advised not to feed your dog straight from your plate; instead, place unseasoned scraps into their own bowl. That way, your dog won't learn to associate the dinner table with food rewards, and they won't make a habit of stalking and begging each guest that comes over to share their food.
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This story was originally published April 29, 2026 at 5:05 PM.