Having a pet can bring you infinite joy because you always have someone by your side that loves you unconditionally. But for that, they will ask for a bite or two of what you’re eating and if you ignore them, they will sit there and stare at you with such miserable eyes that you will not be able to resist giving them what they’re asking for.
Twitter user @PatinkinMandy shared a photo of how his dog was begging him for the soup he was eating. In response to this tweet, people shared their own dogs’ irresistible gazes and here are the ‘looks’ from their dogs that owners have to deal with.

Image credits: PatinkinMandy
Don’t forget to upvote the most irresistible puppy eyes and tell us if you have pets that don’t let you eat in peace without feeling guilty for not giving them a bite.
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The original tweet got 220k likes and was posted by Mandy Patinkin, an actor, singer, and as he likes to refer to himself, a humanitician. He has almost 300k followers and he uses his platform to bring attention to issues that he considers to be important, the latest being encouraging people to sign a petition to cancel the death penalty to a man he thinks doesn‘t deserve it.
But not all Mandy Patinkin’s posts are so serious. The post about his dog, whose name is Becky, was one of those lighthearted and relatable situations. People loved the photo and started sharing how their dogs beg for food when they sit down to eat.
From "smiley-happy" look to "closed-mouth, smell-bacon-concentration" look. . .
First pic: how to keep 1 eye on soup, and 1 eye on you. 2nd pic: how to keep both eyes on cheese while you eat it all.
The apple core and apple seeds are harmful to dogs! It contains a small amount of cyanide in the seeds and the core. But dogs can have apple slices.
apple seeds have cyanide in them; wouldn't feed them to an animal; just sayin'
Don't give dogs apples whole like this (or really any way) because they can accidently ingest the seeds which contain cyanide which is poisonous! If you must give them apples, cut up the apple.
Karla is correct keep apple cores away from dogs. That doggie looks like mine.
apple seeds have cyanide in them and are not recommended for consumption; just sayin'
Even if the dogs have just eaten or if it's food that is not meant for pets—it doesn't matter, the owner's heart still breaks from not giving their beloved doggo anything when they see that not only their eyes but their drool also shows how bad they want a taste of what you're having.
Puppy eyes are a powerful weapon that make the owner weak and they fail to resist the manipulation. But how can one say no when a dog is sitting there patiently—you just have to reward it for being a good boy.
Very rich in both ingredients and flavour. I'd take a bowl.
Load More Replies...St Bernard's are the worst!! Mine: cuteness overload when I am eating. It is evil few freaking cute he can get! FOOD-60a27...8c856b.jpg
Hey, dude! It’s salad in this bowl! My dog wants it until he find out the hubs salad has no dressing on it! Then, he wants ,y broccoli, because he knows I put butter on it, and he will literally chew the tree top part, and leave the stems on the plate!
That chair matches my roommates girlfriends furniture she left in my apartment... Kinda sus lol
Load More Replies...It could be that the word ‘manipulation’ is too strong for describing the way dogs look at us, but dogs quickly figure out that this facial expression works. Researchers say that the muscle with which dogs lift their inner eyebrows is not present in wolves, so that means it could be that this feature evolved for dogs to better communicate with humans.
He is out in the cold and you are stuffing your face....soon it will not be a look but a Dog-gone to live with the neighbors..
But why can't we resist those big round eyes and do whatever it takes to please our pets? Humans as a species use their eyes a lot to communicate and bond. The same happens when we look at our dogs’ eyes. It could be that our pets' eyes reminds our subconscious of the big and round eyes babies have. Humans are always more attracted to infantile looks that are associated with cuteness, and now even dogs have evolved to have them.
SERIOUSLY??? I can't eat a bowl of ice cream without my freakin' cat bounding onto my lap and working her face right into the bowl! She's truly hilarious.
erm... they're just meant to be funny... don't take it so serious next time mate =] haha
Load More Replies...I thought you said banana and I was looking everywhere
Load More Replies...My favorites: piss off, kick rocks, heck no, not for doggo, guess what you're not getting...this
I'm afraid that's only possible by becoming a heartless monster with a soul made out of ice who eats babies and enjoys Adam Sandler movies.
My Nanci pup LOVES pizza crusts and it works out for both of us as I don't eat the crust for the most part. (Long story!) So she reaps the benefits!
My poor doggo LOVES pizza crust, but sadly he's allergic :( He gets like a rsh under his fur and its a mess, so we had to cut him off of crusts. I feel bad for him they are his favorite!
I just realized right now I’m eating a bagel and my dog is sitting in a chair right in front of me, staring over the top of my iPad.
I'm guessing your dog is not staring at the iPad😅😅
Load More Replies...Clem Fandango!! What a super name. Wasn't that a character in Toast of London?
"Hi Steven, it's Clem Fandango, can you hear me?"
Load More Replies...One time when I was little we were having a dinner party in the backyard. My dog loves food. She went around and drank all the cocktails, got drunk, chased all the children to get their ice cream, ate the ice creams, and that was the Jenny fiasco(the dog’s name is Jenny)
"and this day shall forever be known as The Jenny Fiasco". Lol, I guess your family will keep telling that tale for years to come :D
Load More Replies...My dad had a dog named Bear and he had his own tin pie pan that my dad would pour beer into for him. All my dad would have to say was "Bear, go get your pan" and he'd run and bring it back. He was such a great dog.
Thumbs up for the adorable doggo, but also the beer and phenomenal taste in hockey teams!
Or just a responsible citizen, it's hard to tell the difference at the moment
Load More Replies...Please, dear God, tell me that's not a COVID mask on a dog! (As unnecessary as ineffective.)
It is scientifically proven that once puppy dog eye mode is turned on, it becomes exponentially more difficult for a human to resist. Soooo cute. <3
Try it with a mastiff...huge puppy eyes with a ton of drool! Sometimes the drool makes bubbles!!
Load More Replies...I want one post with cats too.... i want to see this face "i won't beg but I'll kill you in your sleep if you don't give me your food now!"
Our cats would sit behind us, and tap us on the side of our faces to remind us they wanted our food or a bite! My cat began to sit next to me and quietly began dipping he paw into whatever I had and nabbing it!caught her, and she ran off with a huge chunk of meat in her mouth once! When she was dying with cancer she was always hungry, and I made chicken a lot, and bought enough for her to have her own piece! The vet said just let her have what she wanted. It wouldn’t kill her or urg her, and she’d be happy. She was a very happy kitty, and would eat off a plate next to me. Hubs was ok with it too. She was loved!
Load More Replies...Thank you, I was also trying to think of some mildly sarcastic but still nice way to point this out.
Load More Replies...Even though I know that I will be beaten up for this: Dogs begging for their human's food aren't cute. They are badly trained.
Of course you're right. Still you cannot always avoid such situations. I know a very well-trained dog but he goes mad if someone with ice-cream is around. Then he just gets excited and drools like hell. 😂 Some cities have ice-cream shops where they also sell ice-cream for very good boys and girls. It's always a pleasure to see them munch their delicious cold treat. :)
Load More Replies...My samoyed Sasha would sit and stare and start with that sammy "woooooo!" when she wanted your food. Told her many times about how rude she was and taught her not to do that. Soooo... she would sit by you and wooooo but no sound would come out. She was letting you know in a silent way that she wanted food but wasn't going to be rude about it! My wife and I called it "The silent woo!" I miss that dog!
Here is a good one for you! Our very smart dog! I fell in a freak accident and broke my shoulder March 3rd, 2021. My dominant side! Had to heal no surgery. Hubby doesn’t cook., delivery was our option. The dog learned very fast that the text tone for notification meant a delivery was going to happen! Door watch 2021 began each night. Then, he decided before he ate his dinner, he will just wait to see what we got, to join in on! If we ordered no meat, he’d try it and then go eat his food! Lol. But if there was meat for me? Well, he’d stare at me, until I finished and gave him the last bite of meat! Then and only then would he eat his dog food! He is super smart, and very funny! He especially loves pasta and red sauce, potatoes and meat! We love him anyway. Especially since on his own he began to “talk” to us about needing our food! Ha ha ha ! Too funny!
Despite training, my childhood dog would still pretend to not be looking at me when I ate a pizza - my dad would buy pizzas with bell peppers on them, which I hated but my dog loved. She did eat bell peppers like carrots (bell peppers are fine for dogs btw) so she would side eyeball the pile that I made on the plate. She didn't get them though.
i never finish what's on my plate. (due to surgery.) so, while my girls know that they cannot beg or be by the table, once i put my fork down they come over for bites. they have their own fork and spoon for this. they sit and wait but if i take too long they will let me know. once, i actually put only what i knew i could eat and when i took the empty plate to the kitchen you would have thought i had mortally wounded them.
My dog pulls his ears back and smiles. He always gets a couple bites. I CAN'T RESIST THE PUPPY FACE🦮😅
It is scientifically proven that once puppy dog eye mode is turned on, it becomes exponentially more difficult for a human to resist. Soooo cute. <3
Try it with a mastiff...huge puppy eyes with a ton of drool! Sometimes the drool makes bubbles!!
Load More Replies...I want one post with cats too.... i want to see this face "i won't beg but I'll kill you in your sleep if you don't give me your food now!"
Our cats would sit behind us, and tap us on the side of our faces to remind us they wanted our food or a bite! My cat began to sit next to me and quietly began dipping he paw into whatever I had and nabbing it!caught her, and she ran off with a huge chunk of meat in her mouth once! When she was dying with cancer she was always hungry, and I made chicken a lot, and bought enough for her to have her own piece! The vet said just let her have what she wanted. It wouldn’t kill her or urg her, and she’d be happy. She was a very happy kitty, and would eat off a plate next to me. Hubs was ok with it too. She was loved!
Load More Replies...Thank you, I was also trying to think of some mildly sarcastic but still nice way to point this out.
Load More Replies...Even though I know that I will be beaten up for this: Dogs begging for their human's food aren't cute. They are badly trained.
Of course you're right. Still you cannot always avoid such situations. I know a very well-trained dog but he goes mad if someone with ice-cream is around. Then he just gets excited and drools like hell. 😂 Some cities have ice-cream shops where they also sell ice-cream for very good boys and girls. It's always a pleasure to see them munch their delicious cold treat. :)
Load More Replies...My samoyed Sasha would sit and stare and start with that sammy "woooooo!" when she wanted your food. Told her many times about how rude she was and taught her not to do that. Soooo... she would sit by you and wooooo but no sound would come out. She was letting you know in a silent way that she wanted food but wasn't going to be rude about it! My wife and I called it "The silent woo!" I miss that dog!
Here is a good one for you! Our very smart dog! I fell in a freak accident and broke my shoulder March 3rd, 2021. My dominant side! Had to heal no surgery. Hubby doesn’t cook., delivery was our option. The dog learned very fast that the text tone for notification meant a delivery was going to happen! Door watch 2021 began each night. Then, he decided before he ate his dinner, he will just wait to see what we got, to join in on! If we ordered no meat, he’d try it and then go eat his food! Lol. But if there was meat for me? Well, he’d stare at me, until I finished and gave him the last bite of meat! Then and only then would he eat his dog food! He is super smart, and very funny! He especially loves pasta and red sauce, potatoes and meat! We love him anyway. Especially since on his own he began to “talk” to us about needing our food! Ha ha ha ! Too funny!
Despite training, my childhood dog would still pretend to not be looking at me when I ate a pizza - my dad would buy pizzas with bell peppers on them, which I hated but my dog loved. She did eat bell peppers like carrots (bell peppers are fine for dogs btw) so she would side eyeball the pile that I made on the plate. She didn't get them though.
i never finish what's on my plate. (due to surgery.) so, while my girls know that they cannot beg or be by the table, once i put my fork down they come over for bites. they have their own fork and spoon for this. they sit and wait but if i take too long they will let me know. once, i actually put only what i knew i could eat and when i took the empty plate to the kitchen you would have thought i had mortally wounded them.
My dog pulls his ears back and smiles. He always gets a couple bites. I CAN'T RESIST THE PUPPY FACE🦮😅
