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My Pug<\/a> does a “happy dance” the second he sees his dinner being prepared. He can’t contain his excitement at the mere sight of a savory meal and breaks out in an adorable jig. Canines often have their own signature celebratory rituals when they’re happy about things we tend to take for granted.<\/p>\n Cashew the Shih-Tzu<\/a> is a perfect example of these creative expressions of joy. This precious pooch could be mistaken for a ballerina by the way she pirouettes when she sees a coveted tasty snack.<\/p>\n While some dogs are selective with treats and prefer meaty or sweet morsels, Cashew seems like she has a very versatile palate. When her mom offered her a slice of cucumber in the TikTok from @thecashewbrand, the canine cutie launched into a series of spins worthy of the Royal Ballet.<\/p>\n Cashew’s joy was palpable as she continuously twirled for the little cucumber slice. Her mom rewarded her performance with the green vegetable, and Cashew scurried away to enjoy her snack.<\/p>\n The canine cutie clearly loves fruits and veggies. Apparently, the darling dog dances for more than just cucumbers. Her social media account features her twirling for a variety of foods, including sweet potato, kiwi, green pepper, and even kale.<\/p>\n Followers marveled at Cashew’s impressive moves and felt she was ready to go pro.<\/p>\n “Cashew’s talents need to be shared on stage,” one remarked.<\/p>\n “Petition for a tutu,” another posted.<\/p>\n “I’ve never seen Cashew and Britney Spears in the same room,” a follower pointed out.<\/p>\n “Is Cashew in ballet 3 times a week?” someone asked.<\/p>\n “I think Cashew may have been a ballerina in a past life. There seem to be signs,” someone noted.<\/p>\n Our fur babies have a talent for taking mundane events and transforming them into some sort of mini celebration<\/a>. When my Pug gets up in the morning, he doesn’t just roll out of bed. He paws at me and gives me kisses til I wake up, then jumps off the bed and scampers toward the door with that adorable tush wiggle and tail wag. It’s like his own little wake-up ritual and I love how it starts the day.<\/p>\n Consider how dogs view typical household items or what’s on television. They see things through a different lens and find wonder and fascination with the little things in life.<\/p>\n Related: Foster Shih-Tzu With Dozens of Adoption Apps Meets Forever Family and It’s Love at First Sight<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Then there’s how they greet their loved ones. Dogs never fail to give family members a warm welcome every time they walk in the door. Our canine companions show us how happy they are to see us, even if we’ve only been gone for five minutes.<\/p>\n Cashew proves dogs have a natural gift for brightening even the simplest moments.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc36<\/a>SIGN UP to get \u201cpawsitivity\u201d delivered right to your inbox with inspiring & entertaining stories about our furry & feathered friends<\/a><\/strong>\ud83d\udc3e\ud83d\udc3e<\/a><\/p>\n This story was originally published by Parade Pets<\/a> on Apr 26, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News<\/a> section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Parade Pets and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. My Pug does a “happy dance” the second he sees his dinner being prepared. He can’t contain his excitement at the mere sight of a savory meal and breaks out in an adorable jig. 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