After getting sick in the morning, a Labrador retriever named Nala kept her act up to see what she could get out of it, and internet users can't stop laughing.

The clip shared on TikTok on Saturday by @sianmwx shows the poster walking toward the couch to check on her pup, who immediately picks up on what's happening and takes her chance to get extra attention.

"I just woke up, and Nala's been sick in the kitchen, so I'm going to see if she [is OK]," she can be heard saying. Newsweek reached out to @sianmwx for comment via TikTok comments. We could not verify the details of the case.

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As the poster approaches the couch, the pup immediately changes her behavior, from just quietly chilling, to crying and whining, as if trying to get her owner to think that she is still unwell, and therefore needs extra cuddles and treats.

"You've been sick? Poor thing! It's OK, you're OK!" the poster says, as the pup continues with her act. And a caption shared with the viral video adds: "Anyone else's dog this much of a crybaby[?]"

Judging by the clip, Nala sure did seem to take her earlier sickness a bit too far, but do dogs actually have the mental capability to lie to us for their own benefit? Answering this question is not that simple, according to experts.

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The Dog Clinic, a canine wellness website that works with dog behaviorist Rebecca Morello, dog trainer Tonya Wilhelm, and veterinary surgeon Dr. Linda Simon, says that, generally, dogs cannot fake an injury or an illness, and that they are more likely to hide than fake it.

That's because canines do not understand deception or manipulation the way we do, and, because of their wild nature, they usually try to hide their injury rather than fake it, to avoid showing weakness.

This means that, in most cases, if your pup is showing signs of illness or injury, it is probably because they really are hurt.

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However, if, like Nala, they have recently been sick and got extra attention because of it, they may have learned that behaving like they are ill gives them a pass for extra love, and even treats if they are lucky.

This behavior is not "faking." It's just the result of accidental reinforcement, especially if you tend to be extra caring when your pup is sick.

But how can you tell when you pup is actually sick from when they are just being dramatic?

Georgia-based veterinarian Dr. Jess Kirk says on Vet Explains Pets that you should pay attention to their behavior, consistency of symptoms, and their response to pain.

Sudden improvements, inconsistent symptoms, and exaggerated or overly affectionate behavior could all signal that your pup is just trying to get the extra treat out of you.

The video quickly went viral on social media and has so far received over 1.7 million views and more than 300,000 likes on the platform.

One user, Sallycinnamon93, commented: "My dog vomits, and goes 'oh second breakfast."

Lyds wrote: "It was the wait to jump on mummas lap to perform for me."

Kat added: "So much drama, and I would fall for it every time."

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