Dogs Wait in Line for 'Biscuit Lady' Walking Past House Every Morning
It is no secret that dogs are creatures of habit, which is why they usually know the exact time they will be fed; when their owner gets home; and even when the local "biscuit lady" walks by.
A dog owner from Scotland has left internet viewers in hysterics by sharing how eagerly her four golden Labrador retrievers wait outside for their favorite woman to come past with tasty treats. As soon as Tammy, Harry, Hank and Megan know it's time, they perch on the wall side by side, waiting for her to approach and reward them with a delicious biscuit.
Their owner, Susan Linton, a dog groomer in Aberdeen, told Newsweek that Helen walks past at 8 a.m. every day and the dogs "sense her before they even see her."
It has become a daily ritual for Helen and the four dogs, so Linton began documenting it on social media (@susie160866 on TikTok). Internet users can't get enough of the canines' sheer excitement to see the so-called "biscuit lady" each morning, as one clip even generated over 236,000 views on TikTok.
"Helen is such a sweet lady, and every day, my dogs wait for her to go past, and she gives them a biscuit. It's adorable to see it happen," Linton said. "My dogs know the exact time she will be passing by, and they do exactly the same thing every time.
"I watch them run to the end of the wall, and they all start wagging their tails. Helen's dog appears first, and she barks to let my dogs know she is coming; then Helen appears. I know that Helen's dog communicates with my dogs to let them know they will get their biscuit soon, and it's so lovely to watch every day."
While dogs can't look at a clock and tell the time like humans do, PetMD experts say that they do have a natural awareness of time and their schedules are loosely based on the activities they experience. They know their owner's routines, and this can give them a sense of time, too.
It is thought that canines perceive time through the changes they feel within their body, through observation, and scents. For example, if they get fed at 5 p.m., they don't necessarily know that is the time, but they recognize that they are hungry and it is usually dinner time around then. If they smell their owner, or perhaps even the biscuit lady, is approaching in the morning, they know that must mean it is time for some fuss and treats.
There is no doubt that Helen loves seeing the dogs each morning, but Linton was also full of praise for the "super sweet woman" and her kind actions, too. She does the same with every single dog she sees on her morning walk, as she carries a pack of biscuits in her pocket to ensure she has enough for each pup she comes across.
"She is such a lovely lady, and I enjoy seeing the daily interactions, too, especially seeing my dogs' tails wagging and how they are with her. It's so uplifting," Linton said.
Of course, the dogs love the treats they get from Helen, but it's not just about the food. They also love the scratches and fuss she gives all of them, too, as she couldn't possibly walk past them without giving them each plenty of attention as well.
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Linton said that Helen walks her own border collie in the morning as she does the rounds, which is particularly sentimental to the TikTok user. In June of this year, Linton unfortunately lost her border collie who was 14 years old when he passed away.
"He also loved the biscuit lady, and she was really upset when she heard I'd lost Clyde," she told Newsweek.
After posting the videos of her dogs waiting for Helen to arrive on TikTok, Linton has been amazed by the online reaction. She added that she "can't believe" how much attention this hilarious morning routine has captured, but she is delighted that her pups could bring so much joy to people.
Among the comments that her posts have amassed, one TikTok user wrote: "Awww look at those waggily tails! So cute!"
Another person responded: "Awwww my god they are adorable."
A third comment reads: "This is so cute. Helen is so kind."
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