Dog fakes limp until pet mom takes him where he wants to go. Watch
A video shared on Instagram shows the incredible acting skills of a dog named Raylan. The video has left people chuckling.
A dog has left people impressed with his superb acting skills. A video shared on Instagram shows how the dog pretends to limp to convince his pet mom to take him to the place where he wants to go. What makes the video funnier is the instant change in the dog’s walking style once he realises that he has become successful in convincing his human.

The video is posted on an Instagram page dedicated to the dog named Raylan. A descriptive caption posted along with the video starts with a line that reads, “And the Oscar for most dramatic dog actor goes to.”
“Raylan sometimes decides he doesn’t want to keep going on a walk (sometimes we’re going in the wrong direction, or in case if it’s raining - he hates walking in the rain!) so he suddenly starts to act like he’s sore and old, so I’ll feel sorry for him and go back where we came from. But as soon as we’re going where he wants to go, suddenly he’s pulling on the leash and full of energy! Sneaky liar! It also makes me look like a really bad dog owner when people are around. Luckily he only does it occasionally,” the caption further reads.
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In the next few lines, Raylan’s pet mom also explains, “Raylan has struggled with arthritis, but we now have it very well controlled with multiple supplements and medications and 95% of the time you’d think he’s a much younger dog with no issues! But he remembers how I would react when he used to get sore (for real) and uses it to his benefit.”
“Possibly the smartest dog in the world?” the pooch’s pet mom asked at the end of the caption. After seeing Raylan’s video, you will agree that he indeed is the smartest.
Take a look at the video of this clever dog:
The video was shared six days ago. Since then, the clip has accumulated more than one million views, and the numbers are still increasing. The share has also collected tons of comments from people.
What did Instagram users say about this dog video?
“That is hilarious. We look after a dog that does that and sometimes she forgets which side she should be limping on and switches sides,” posted an Instagram user. “Wow he's not even subtle about it he's just saying I won!” shared another.
“WOW! I was really getting upset that you would force this guy to walk. I apologise and have been completely bamboozled by your Oscar nominee,” added a third. “Oh gosh, Christie does the same thing! Now I’m onto her and her sneakiness though!! Lol,” wrote a fifth.
ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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