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Man teaches dog how to close crate door, she uses it to trap cat inside. Watch hilarious video

A video of a cat and dog is spreading joy on social media. In the video, the dog uses a trick she learned from her human to trap the cat inside a crate.

Published on: May 11, 2024, 19:01:07 IST
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A video of a dog’s smart move to trap a cat inside a crate has gone viral. In the video, the pooch learns how to operate the crate door from her human. She then lures the cat inside the crate and closes the door.

The image shows a dog tricking a cat and locking it inside a crate. (Instagram/@_ruby.the.labrador_)
The image shows a dog tricking a cat and locking it inside a crate. (Instagram/@_ruby.the.labrador_)

The video is shared on an Instagram page dedicated to a fox-red labrador called Ruby. The page is managed by her pet parents, Katelyn and Ted. The page is filled with videos showing the adventures of the adorable pooch.

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In the video in question, Ruby is seen watching keenly as her human teaches her how to close a crate door. After that, she takes a toy of the cat and puts it inside the crate. Once the kitty goes inside, Ruby quickly closes the door.

Take a look at the sweet video here:

The post was shared last month. Since then, the clip has collected more than 31.8 million views - and the numbers are still increasing. The share has accumulated tons of comments from people.

What did Instagram users say about this dog video?

“Other than for fun, is there a reason to teach a dog this?” commented an Instagram user.

“Cats standing there like ‘Did I really just let that happen? Did I really just get duped by the dog?'” joked another.

“Ruby knew how to finally get back at the cat for making her do those spins when the button was pushed," added a third.

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“Both of them are paid actors,” expressed a fourth.

“Thanks to the video, I laughed a lot today,” wrote a fifth.

Earlier, another video of a dog's observational powers went viral. In the clip, the pooch carefully notices how its human plays with their pet cat. The doggo then uses the same method to befriend the kitty.

What are your thoughts on this video of a dog and a cat? Did the clip leave you smiling?

  • Trisha Sengupta
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    Trisha Sengupta

    Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.Read More