Who This? | Bunny The "Talking" Dog

[@SeventhEve]

I love the idea that she considered whether she might be a human when she grows up.

[@bonbonpony]

Hahah tell her that she will become one when she learn all our words. I think the possible outcome might be worth the lie :J

[@badsnailz]

idk why but it made me sad :/

[@daphneraven9439]

That occurred to me too; is it possible that she could be asking about her actual mother?

[@wordzmyth]

@@daphneraven9439 she is certainly asking I am a dog were you a dog. She is getting around to some deep questions.

[@girlnextdoorgrooming]

Like Pinocchio

[@cloverazar5315]

I love how the Cat’s staring at Bunny like, “thanks, now they know we can talk. Way to go, Poindexter.”

[@rawnature5356]

😂

[@becool_444]

Cat’s outta the bag 😹

[@delancyj67]

LOL!! "Stop snitching, dog."

[@lp1043]

lol Poindexter

[@mattbrauner8529]

I can’t believe she recognizes herself in the mirror that’s incredible!

[@futurestoryteller]

That's not what that means. They've asked her who that is before, and she couldn't answer, but any time she's asked _them_ who that is, they tell her it's Bunny. This means there is no reason to necessarily think that Bunny recognizes herself, so much as she recognizes Bunny as the right answer to that question, even though it's also the word they use to get her attention.

[@jimmehjiimmeehh9748]

As future mentions, it's not really possible to say what dogs understand or do not from their behaviour, especially when it is prompted. They're not able to explain their reasoning after all. Anything you or anyone else says about the behaviour of animals is at best a loose guess and at worst just pure projection.

[@futurestoryteller]

@@jimmehjiimmeehh9748 Yeah, but this stuff gets very philosophical like "How do I know you're not pretending to have feelings?" type stuff. The mirror test is a classic self-awareness experiment. It has its skeptics and detractors across the spectrum, but there are probably ways along those lines to test if Bunny understands what she's been told. Like seeing if she'd recognize a change in her appearance through the mirror, and whether or not she'd try to change it back.

[@This-ones-on-her]

All of the concerns in this thread can be address by the methods in which the words were taught to Bunny the dog.

[@OriruBastard]

@@futurestoryteller You might have a point and also... Well, you might not have a point.

[@winter2625]

When Bunny gets her Philosophy degree, can we all come to the graduation?

[@brendalg4]

I want to take a class from Professor Bunny

[@TheEasyRail]

Covid still ongoing so easy to attend virtual ceremonies

[@Pancakeboii]

Is this a green pfp cult? Also same i better be invited

[@codemonkey2k5]

This just in, a dog named Bunny has just solved string theory. Seriously though, this is so incredible to watch. I honestly think that this work will eventually lead to even more amazing things.

[@savantianprince]

Professor Bunny. ..hello

[@lhmcd5538]

Bunny reaffirms how intelligent animals are. Thank you for your hard but enjoyable work with her. It fascinates me. May you please take care and stay safe.

[@Bloxeh]

Thanks for stating 'animal', instead of limiting the observation to dogs. The emphasis on intelligence for how value a life is is too high, but still, I love to think people will reconsider the 'bacon tho' "argument" after seeing videos like this.

[@Milamberinx]

@@Bloxeh it's not 'animals' though, it's some animals. Bees can talk, but they mainly talk about where to find nectar and pollen. Sponges don't talk.

[@Bloxeh]

@@Milamberinx But that's what I meant. Other animals, especially non-mammals have forms of intelligence we can not even grasp. I think we shouldn't dismiss animals as less valuable, just because they are different. Many of them are probably even more valuable in terms of contribution to eco systems. I just liked that the comment stated 'animals'. A common viewpoint is that pets are more valuable, are more deserving of protection than other species. The arguments often fit exactly the narrative in how people exploit animals. Eg "chicken aren't as intelligent as my pets, thus I can have them bred, mutilated and killed for me without questioning my exploitative consumerism". A statement like "dogs are intelligent" doesn't challenge the world view of most people. Therefore I think it is important to point out intelligence and overall worth of all animals any chance we get.

[@w12ath040211]

Does she do this live?

[@MrMenefrego1]

@@Milamberinx Plants also "talk" /communicate. Plant communication encompasses contact using volatile organic compounds, electrical signaling, and common mycorrhizal networks between plants and a host of other organisms such as soil microbes, other plants (of the same or other species), animals, insects, and fungi.

[@martindye]

Nobody else commented on "dad sleep" yet, followed by a yawn. Amazing!

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

I was thinking that maybe she wanted to go sleep with dad because of her yawn after pressing those buttons.

[@sophiabright8371]

She's psychic!

[@bonbonpony]

@@sophiabright8371 Either that, or she's got a better ear ;) Might have heard him snoring.

[@Sweetlyfe]

@@bonbonpony or just sleep breathing.

[@jessamaecollo95]

Smart bunny!

[@cjtodd9381]

Loooove how Bunny reports to her Mom that Dad is sleeping!

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

I was thinking that maybe she just wanted to go sleep with dad, because she yawned after pressing those buttons.

[@1TutorialBoss]

she's a little snitch that one "MOM!!!! Mom, Dad's sleeping!!! He's sleeping on the job."

[@OneGhastlyGhoul]

One day she'll know absolutely everything that's going on, just because Bunny tells her.

[@atmospheric_blue]

I saw some comments on how bunny might not be truly aware of herself in the mirror. Maybe put a coloured sticker on bunny’s tail and do the mirror test? See if she will check her own tail after seeing the reflection.

[@tls5870]

What I don't understand is how these videos aren't getting tens of millions of views.

[@MattThom01]

Bunny has many followers on TikTok

[@fudgepuppy9683]

She'll get there 🐩

[@Window4503]

Surprisingly a lot of skeptics that insist this is all random. But yeah, you’d think it would be making headlines!

[@fudgepuppy9683]

@@Window4503 to be fair, constantly recording a fairly intelligent dog that understands being rewarded for patterns but can make a "perfect"mistake once in a while is certainly possible. I think bunny is smart. I dont think bunny is a hyper intelligent dog philosopher or something wild. Plenty of real researchers have played this game well before a bored housewife attempting to garner views ever did. Its just fun to watch anyways.

[@bonbonpony]

Dog: Hi. I'm Bunny, the talking dog. → 1K likes Cat: Lookamee, I yawn! → 10M likes

[@FuseroShorts]

Bunny is not only showing rapid progression in asking such interesting questions, but I really think she's trying her best to comprehend what you're saying, before you even respond on the buttons. 0:04 , this may be coincidental, but that little head tilt might be Bunny physically showing that she cares about the answers she's getting. Maybe I'm just going crazy.

[@fudgepuppy9683]

Inquisitive head tilt is definitely a well noted (albeit not exclusively) intelligent canine behavior

[@moneybags999]

Yeah, pretty soon she won't need the buttons. Lol

[@thn348]

I love how she stops and thinks about the words she wants to use.

[@erlindaalba1682]

Where is the cat? "Bunny points up" Me: Bunny is like a human toddler 🤣

[@kioku119]

I mean mom looked towards the cat first.

[@TheRegularGuyD]

Really though. That is smart. I point at stuff all the time and my dog never looks where I am pointing. You know what they say you can’t argue stupid.

[@MAdisMas]

@@kioku119 So what? If I ask my dog to get the leash should I be surprised that he knows where it is? People really do underestimate how smart animals can be.

[@kioku119]

@@TheRegularGuyD Although not all dogs do it, interestingly there was a study that showed dogs are better than chimps at following where humans are pointing / identifying objects of interest from our gestures. It's one of the ways they are able to be really in tuned with us generally. It was neat though because it was one of the MANY times that another "only humans do x" was misproved.. which seems to happen pretty much every time we classify something as uniquely human.

[@kioku119]

@@MAdisMas I know animals are exceedingly intelligent. I was saying that specific moment was hard to judge from because Bunny checked out what mom was looking at. That's it. We continuously learn that our previous ideas of animal intelligence are completely inadequate and I don't expect that to stop happening any time soon.

[@frankthespank]

It hurts that I can’t hug this dog in real life!!! She’s soooo smart and I wanna tell her that and give her a hug! LOL!

[@dagfizz7804]

You need to get a van and drive around with a bunch of teenagers solving paranormal mysteries.

[@benstevens44]

Now I'm forced to imagine Scooby Doo being voiced by Stephen Hawking. I... I don't think I hate it as much as I should...

[@dagfizz7804]

@@benstevens44 And now I'm forced to imagine Stephen Hawking voiced by Scooby Doo.

[@DarlyFofa]

😂 😂 😂 😂 😂

[@viral_suppressor4154]

@@dagfizz7804 You guys just made me imagine a talking device for a Pitbull, voiced by Arnie...

[@Milamberinx]

Rikes.

[@laineywright2696]

Yeah! Bunny has her human button now. My son said to give Bunny scritches for being the smartest dog in the world.

[@bethe7678]

So this is the first video where I was totally convinced that she was completely leading the conversation in a way that really replicated humans communication. Its been clear all along that there was some understanding but this interaction was at a whole other level and transcends interaction with one's animal without the "buttons". Fascinating and amazing.

[@cynthiatolman326]

She's a kindhearted sweetie and her self awareness is astounding to me. I saw in the Bunny puppy vids, Bunny really wanted to make friends and play with the kitty but the cat wasn't interested.😔

[@nalathenoodlegator7435]

I’ve been watching her for 3 days if she says Bunny Human Dog I’m not going to be shocked. I think she is really pondering what is a human and what is a dog? So cute I just love her!!!! ❤️🐾💜🐰🐶

[@coraaaaaa1]

Ikrr

[@Ambertah]

Have you seen Billi Speaks? The cat that uses similar buttons? I love watching both of them and seeing the differences in how a under 2 year old dog and a 13 year old cat communicate, and what they talk about.

[@nalathenoodlegator7435]

@@Ambertah OMG yes they are my two favorites too! I’ve watched Stella as well but I’m convinced that both Bunny and Billie are communicating.

[@bonbonpony]

"Human" and "Dog" are actually another level of complexity, because they're abstractions. They don't just name things that one can see or touch, they're categories. Like an empty silhouette in which one can fit all sorts of objects as long as they have a certain "shape". So if we could prove that Bunny understands such abstractions, this would really mean a lot.

[@rafaelhq975]

@@Ambertah MAD MAD MAD MAD

[@SoulSpectar]

Ma'am, I hope your work gets published and recognized. This study is...incredible for a multitude of reasons. You've opened millions of eyes to the intelligence of dogs- given visible proof outside of a lab to other studies!- and shown the advances of training. Animal/human communication reached a whole new level thanks to yours and Bunny's hard work. Thank you for sharing this with the world. Thank you for proving our fuzzy friends have just as much soul as we do. Who knows what else this can bring-- hopefully , at the minimum, an end to most animal cruelty and misunderstanding with certain breeds!

[@Bloxeh]

Agreed. I also hope that these videos open people's eyes about animals and animal products.

[@Broccolini_yogini]

[@mynamewhatis7254]

She already mentioned recently that Bunny does not use the buttons when home alone.

[@TieDyeVikki]

@@mynamewhatis7254 Billi the cat doesn't either.

[@maiNmusica]

That wouldn't make sense because Bunny knows what she's thinking. She only uses the buttons to express her thoughts to humans.

[@sandpiperr]

@@maiNmusica There's a couple vidoes where she's tried to talk to the cat using the buttons, but I think she figured out that the cat doesn't respond.

[@alexseguin5245]

@@sandpiperr hahaha, that's hilarious XD

[@ArtemisScribe]

My favourite thing about this whole project is that Bunny still enjoys the "game". I've seen other button using animals where the animal isn't too fussed about it all, but Bunny seems to genuinely enjoy doing this, whether she sees it as talking or playing. It's so important that any kind of enrichment be animal led.

[@deannad9105]

Her Mom said in a video that if and when Bunny doesn't enjoy the buttons, they will stop. She wants the buttons to enrich their relationship and Bunny's life, so if she doesn't like to do it, then they'll stop. That alone probably makes Bunny feel less pressure than some of the other animals.

[@DormammuIveCome2Bargain]

Bunny might be able to translate what dog say to the owner one day

[@Whimsy3692]

Bilingual! :)

[@DormammuIveCome2Bargain]

@@Whimsy3692 yup the first dog bilingual

[@daridon2483]

She's already doing it There was a video of another one of her dog's friends (don't remember the name) howling outside, and bunny went and said "Why mad sound", basically indicating that the dog was upset hence the howling

[@DormammuIveCome2Bargain]

@@daridon2483 I didn’t know that! It’s crazy of how big of a connection Bunny has with her owner! I also love how the owner makes it a fun experience instead of a forceful one. Who knows maybe Bunny can help people understand dogs better!

[@anceru5801]

Bunny is so lucky to have you. I believe this goes on inside every pets mind (to a degree) and Bunny has the language to formulate and articulate her thoughts.

[@moneybags999]

I agree. I have seen other posts where people don't agree with the idea of trying to make dogs fit into our world by making them learn our language instead of letting them be who and what they are. I respect that opinion however as a dog owner myself, it is so obvious that our dogs desperately want to communicate with us as we would with them. This tool makes this a reality.

[@SquidandCatAdventures]

Why do all of Bunny's dog friends have names but the cat she lives with is just "cat"?

[@bitter-bit]

Yeah I want to know the cat's name too

[@johannageisel5390]

Because the cats never play with Bunny. Therefor they are no real persons. ^ ^ Jk. I don't know why Bunny has no name buttons for the cats. I know the orange one is called "Uni". There also was a black one called "Shadow" IIRC, but Shadow has passed away. The third's name I forgot. Correction: The black cat's name was "Spooky"! Edit2: The third cat is named "Ringo."

[@loistaylor5973]

Uni

[@ten_xo]

My neighbours cat is called cat 😂

[@wandamaximoff813]

Bunny can hear dad sound asleep from downstairs! Remarkable 👏

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

I was thinking that maybe she just wanted to go sleep with dad. She yawned after pressing those buttons.

[@wandamaximoff813]

@@anti-ethniccleansing465 yes, probably! Isn't she precious 💙

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

@@wandamaximoff813 Yes. :)

[@fuzzypumpkin7743]

She probably hears how his breathing is.

[@virtualheadachez]

I wonder if Bunny is sad because Mom is not dog...

[@ChefMimsy]

I love your use of the word, “settle.” It's a very concise way of expressing the idea. I've never used the word in that way. Maybe as, “settle down,” but not on its own. I wish there was a way to use it retroactively- like for when I was raising my kids. There were SO many times when they, too, needed to settle!

[@biggic2004]

Yeah, and what is also remarkable that "settle" is used in 2 different ways: - "settle sound" = stop the sound (time - related) - "settle couch" = rest on the couch... (place/action - related). While of course "stop" and "rest" are quite similar to us "talkers", it must be quite a semantic leap in a dog's brain... 🤔

[@abbysheridan1429]

Abby settle couch now... head concerned... Bunny make me happy despite head concerned.

[@waaaaantube]

Lol. Soon there will be Bunny dictionary.

[@abbysheridan1429]

@@sq5 yes... head concerned all done now. 😉

[@waaaaantube]

@@abbysheridan1429 congrats

[@abbysheridan1429]

@@waaaaantube 😊. Now beach walk😁

[@Mark1Mach2]

I just love watching Bunny do these talks, expressing herself so eloquently. Lot of times she is truly expressing her feelings/desires and sometimes even concerns. Mom is doing a wonderful job teaching her! She deserves lot of praise for her patience and love. It's just so cute and so wonderful to see Bunny!

[@GenaTrius]

Bunny knew Dad was asleep 'cause she could hear him doing sleepy breaths!

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

I was thinking that maybe she just wanted to go sleep with dad. She yawned after pressing those buttons.

[@jennifergris6275]

... or she can smell that he has taken his shoes off (which he always does in bed)....🤣

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

@@jennifergris6275 Ha!

[@jordanhasch2544]

This is INSANE! Bunny's showing levels of self-awareness and understanding that most children do not start gaining insight into until almost two years of age. Watching her sort through all this is beyond intense.

[@darg1720]

I so look forward to your videos. Thank you so much for what you are doing. It is a really big deal to us dog/animal lovers that have tried to convince people animals think and understand. Thank you!!!

[@violetamariposa2404]

The most heartwarming thing about this channel is the love and extra attention that Bunny gets from "Mom" and "Dad." Love this channel! 😊💕

[@aubreymd]

I always get so excited every time they put up a video. I just love Bunny. She is an absolutely wonderful dog!

[@stephanieoregan]

She keeps blowing my mind with how smart she is OMG! ❤

[@psleep4255]

The more I watch, the more I’m #bunnyobsessed! She is absolutely precious. You’re blessed. 🐾❤️🙌🏻🤗🥰🐾

[@Future_Pheonix]

She just keeps showing more and more of her incredible intelligence with each new video. Amazing. Her asking if you were once a dog and trying to understand your differences is incredible.

[@lizzyarnold6693]

I literally watch this video for the seventh time since it came up. It is unbelievably mindblowing what’s happening here. A dog talking and thinking like a young child. Where will it end??! This is sooo cute ❤️❤️❤️

[@DarthZ01]

I still find it interesting that even as she explores the differences between human and dog, Bunny still calls mom a friend. The same word she uses for the other dogs. Makes me wonder if she actually thinks of their relationship differently and just lacks a word or understanding to conceptualize stronger attachment. Im also very very interested in the possibility of her giving meaning to barks another dog may say. Like if the neighbor dog barks and mom asks what dog say could Bunny respond with something like stranger. And what roads could this travel in the future.

[@bonbonpony]

We can only find that out by contrasting ("friend" vs. "stranger').

[@johannageisel5390]

"Makes me wonder if she actually thinks of their relationship differently and just lacks a word or understanding to conceptualize stronger attachment." She has "love you" too. But she has also once used that for Selena.

[@CuriousGoodsJessica]

I swear, I thought she was referring to the cat as "different" from human and dog, her comprehension - she is "telling" you how she understands the differences between people, dogs, sounds that are "good", or "strange" if she's worried or not recognizing them? Why aren't we spending government funds on "dog communication", when dogs are such a GREAT gift to us in friendship, love, & service already? Is there no profit margin? Bunny is just so cute, so sweet on top of her smarts! She is amazing!

[@spartanghost_17]

@@Scourge728 bunny is actually part of a research study a simple type on Google with show it, she is recorded everytime she press a button

[@spartanghost_17]

bunny is actually part of a research study a simple type on Google with show it, she is recorded everytime she press a button

[@ffrai3094]

she's so fast with the buttons! and she has so many of them now, but she barely needs any time to think before pressing them

[@annaslattery3878]

she is so smart! I enjoy watching her grow! Thank you for taking time and sharing this with us!

[@monikastuckey8737]

So amazing! She learned human so fast!

[@Mygotoforlaughs]

She is a definite GEM. I love to watch her sooooo much!! MORE talking bunny videos PLEASE. :)

[@Rygoat]

Dad can't even have a nap now without Bunny dobbing on him lol...

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

I was thinking that maybe she just wanted to go sleep with dad. She yawned after pressing those buttons.

[@sophiabright8371]

:D

[@colleens1878]

Human friend ♡♡♡ if that doesn't make the heart ♥ grow ♡♡ The world needs more Bunnies ♡

[@NickiePolson]

Wow! She is making huge strides now! Our 8 month old ACD has just figured out he can force us to play with him by using his buttons. I am looking forward to what he might be able to do as he matures.

[@sophiabright8371]

Make a channel so we can watch!

[@karengossett1475]

This almost makes me want to cry. We need to find a way to explain to Bunny that being a dog is OK! Actually better than ok 🙏🥰

[@RonLarhz]

Yea. This Karen gets it. She's like can't comprehend and then asked for scritches instead. So sad I wanna hug her.

[@IJustWantToUseMyName]

@@RonLarhz she asked for scritches because she couldn’t scratch her own head in confusion. lol

[@cherylrelph2154]

She is the superstar amazing talking dog. Every day she is growing in her ability and awareness.

[@terriewigfall5793]

I'd like to posit that when Bunny asked: Mom dog was - that she was speaking in Darwinian terms -- asking if Mom human was once dog.....hey, it could happen :-)

[@Sweetlyfe]

Wow that is pretty amazing to be able to identify herself and then you in the mirror, she must blow your mind regularly. What a beautiful gift you & Dad are giving her and she to you both. It’s really lovely to watch. Thanks you.

[@lexiew6525]

OMG, I love bunny so much. She is the smartest dog I've ever seen. Thank you for being such a patient owner!

[@yapdog]

I've become addicted to your videos.

[@mashimaro2626]

Love watching your interaction with Bunny....never gets old. Actually brightens my long day 🥰

[@professionalcommenter]

I've always thought that animals were far more aware of their existence then some people give them credit for. That's why when cats and dogs get rescued they start to calm down. Because they know they are safe and in good hands on with us. They recognize us as different and we can help them. That takes awareness.

[@RonLarhz]

Yay. u took the suggestion of staying with her at the mirror. She so smart and she got it.

[@bigHURRdontCURR]

She’s getting so darn smart!

[@mamababycats]

I guess she can hear dad laying in bed, wow Buns is uber smart!!! 💓🐶💓🐶💓🐶💓🐶💓🐶💓🐶💓🐶💓🐶

[@anti-ethniccleansing465]

I was thinking that maybe she just wanted to go sleep with dad, because she yawned after pressing those buttons.

[@mamababycats]

@@anti-ethniccleansing465 that is also a possibility!

[@bonbonpony]

Of all those "animals talking with buttons" videos, this is probably the most impressive. And the speed in which she finds the correct buttons - she literally _walks_ over them at this point in the correct order. I have no doubt that she understands their meaning, by the way she responds (e.g. looking at the cat when asked where the cat is). There must be something in this mirror theory, that once a creature reflects itself in a mirror and recognizes that it's her, her levels of consciousness and mental skills start to increase faster. Makes you wonder if the Monolith in "2001: A Space Odyssey" had a reflective surface :J

[@TheSunderingSea]

Hungerforwords is very legit as well

[@reidflemingworldstoughestm1394]

Interesting how much more responsive she is to much of what you say than dogs without buttons. Fascinating study.

[@Apostate_ofmind]

everyday more, im more impressed by her ability to parse!

[@marmitenot.]

She is wonderful and brightens my day every time I see her.

[@Binw007]

I’m going to be one of the first to say this is terrifying. That dog is smarter then most children

[@cherylann9781]

Bunny gave you an amazing compliment. Dog. They are much better people than human.

[@doan2300]

Cute that Bunny wants to say hi to the cat.

[@anniemcdonald6616]

Leaps and bounds. Her trajectory follows the learning curve, NOT so much of conceptual speech, but that of learning a new language. Please give darling Bunny extra scritches for me. 😍

[@ericathompson8146]

Awww, sounds like she is asking iif you used to be a dog, and she thinks she will be a human some time in the future. bless her.

[@ragnarredbeard8728]

I think dogs think they'll grow up to be people, like a caterpillar turns into a butterfly. 'Mom was dog?' seems like she's asking 'will I be like you when I grow up?'

[@user-zi8lg5qu1h]

I would feel so weird interacting with this dog in classical human-pet dynamic

[@Agapebunny]

anyone else feel like this is sort of scary like the dog is becoming sentient and like a human stuck in a dogs body? its like its having an existential crisis because of how aware it has become

[@destinyjoy2836]

bunny has become so self aware about being a dog that the owner had to put it on anti depressants. it’s terrifying and sad at the same time

[@ItsMeMissV369]

I think Bunny is trying to ask her mom if she's adopted in these latest videos of pondering 🤭❤️

[@redfeatheredreptile]

Very consistent with the answer of this is dog/bunny... curious to see more cross-testing, for example if Dad is in front of the mirror, he can model ‘is dad’ and look at himself and point to the mirror, you model it, model it for cat. This would bring more evidence if you ask ‘who’ when its not her reflection, and she answers correctly, that she isnt just repeating ‘that’s bunny’ back to you (though i do think she understands it is her, where at first she did not or asked ‘who this’. Possibly due to her becoming old enough to get the concept? Really interesting! I think its adorable how she reports sounds she hears to you. Trying to be a guard dog :D

[@lcas2891]

Reading some of these comments just cracks me up. True animal lovers would never question any of this. I have two dogs who communicate just fine without buttons. LOL I love Bunny and everything she "says".

[@deborahcurtis1385]

The buttons mean the dog can initiate conversation and guide direction and persist if not understood .....it's so liberating for the dog, who is already highly skilled at interpreting humans!

[@butterfly7624]

Bunny amazes me more and more every single time I watch a new video.

[@waibhavkrishnaChandra]

She blows my mind every time

[@arenlykos2421]

I love the look she gave at 1:48 when she pressed the wrong button like she was saying "That's not what I meant!"

[@biggic2004]

Well.. She can see a human in the mirror aswell.. So it's both possibly right. 😉

[@arenlykos2421]

@@biggic2004 Could be. To me, it seemed like Bunny was looking around for her buttons because they weren't where she thought they were. Could be some of both.

[@LilyS1031]

Dogs are amazing and Bunny is a splendid example. And she's just too darn cute!

[@rochellestark9767]

Soooo clever!! This human wants Bunny as my friend!!’

[@benmicek6829]

I have to say you are very patient with Bunny while she communicates with you

[@katherinewolfe]

I had a space alien dog who I taught that what he saw in the mirror was a reflection by showing him my finger in the mirror, and then bringing it down on his back. It only took a few times for him to get it. After that, I would see him examining himself in the mirror, and I'd tell him what a handsome dog he was - he really was bizarre-looking, but you don't tell your dog something like that. He would look at me in the mirror and wag his tail. So by all this behavior, I came to the conclusion that he did know the dog he saw in the mirror was him.

[@lizagates9428]

This dog is so adorable. They deserve a show. I love that the cat is always not trying to play. The dog presses 'cat" and rhe cat is like, "fuck off. Im not trying to hang out w yall. She *bought* me from a pet store, as I'm cattle; im here by defaulted positionality."

[@olivers3588]

The fact that the dog is saying who this which means it’s a human saying why am I a dog then looking in the mirror or creepy

[@ellemm]

So smart! 🧡 I’m guessing the bed makes a sound Bunny can hear when Dad lays down.

[@deannad9105]

Or Dad snores😴😂

[@The_Gallowglass]

She's self aware and clearly understanding most of that. She's thinking of ways to speak. "Dad sleep" and then she yawns lol

[@niraakara]

It clearly seems she’s self aware, although all dogs may not be, I’ve heard. Clearly way above average with everything!! Really good natured too. I never thought one day in my life I’d see dogs communicating by talking buttons about “strangers” instead of barking! I wish all dogs could do that so the neighbors would have a bit more peace! We and everyone were always “strangers” to the upstairs dog even after a year! Bunny would’ve figured out in 2 days we weren’t “strangers”. I wish I had Bunny for my neighbor! 😊

[@123haninhk]

“Where is the cat?” *Bunny looks up at the cat * Holy sheet 😲

[@casualbartender723]

The moment things become self aware shit gets real bad really fast

[@Major_Pipps]

This is truly amazing! I 100% have always felt like animals could or wanted to communicate with us.

[@Beedostudios3721]

This is honestly cool yet horrifying

[@Robcomments]

Bunny going to be the leader for dog rights around the world.!! She really is amazing to watch.

[@crystalfrancis1223]

I love her!! She is so funny calling Mom a dog! Then later, with the mirror, she calls herself human!😂

[@twriiight]

We need more bunny's in this world- in human form! I love and live for her spirt

[@NanaVicki1]

I have so many questions....Bunny has taught me so many that it's hard to put into words.....lol I need a button....mass respect folks..even the cat

[@DIABLO4_OFFICIAL]

"Was Mom dog too?" ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋlovely dog.

[@nikitamcmurtrie1588]

It’s crazy watching him think like he really takes the time to figure out what he’s trying to say

[@_loveablecarrot_146]

Yo Bunny is growing more self aware that she's a dog. Staring at herself and responding that she is Bunny the dog. I think that's wild. Smart doggo

[@VictorCampos87]

0:01 Mom Dog Was? (Are you my mother?) 0:18 Hi We... Friend Come (So we met each other and become friends, right?) 0:58 I heard a stranger bark of a dog and a cat hissing. 1:06 The trouble I was hearing finished 1:15 The dog was trying to catch the cat..!

[@AK-jt7kh]

Possibly! I think, though, based on Bunny’s typical speech patterns, that “Hi we” and “Friend Come” and the dog & cat statements were each separate. I think she usually tries to finish a statement before asking for a response, unless she’s answering questions about a larger issue like she did when there was a “stranger” in her paw.

[@moonbathing2002]

I'd love to hear two dogs talking to each other, it would be fascinating.

[@augustday9483]

Your work with Bella (EDIT: Bunny) has reaffirmed my belief in the theory of linguistic relativity. I really think that by teaching Bella English, you've expanded her ability to think.

[@pomponi0]

Who's Bella?

[@awesomelyshorticles]

Do you mean bunny?

[@JB52520]

@@pomponi0 Probably mixed up with Stella, another talking dog.

[@augustday9483]

@@JB52520 That's exactly what I did lol, whoops.

[@joshuahudson2170]

Forgive me for disbelieving but there are thoughts that I use that I have not a way to express, and some that I used for years before they gained a word.

[@gloriouslyimperfect]

Dad sleep got me! Like whaaaaat?!?