An Instagram video showcasing a dog’s apple bobbing skills has gone viral. Chicken, a three-year-old Vizsla, combines his love for water and apples to complete the playful challenge and earn a tasty reward.
Known for his adventurous spirit, Chicken also enjoys hunting, mischief-making, and playing with his older sister, Waffles.
Instagram Video shows Vizsla winning the apple challenge
The short clip features Chicken bobbing for apples in a clean water-filled tub. The caption reads, “Two of Chicken’s favorite things,” accompanied by water splash and apple emojis.
The talented canine ultimately succeeds, claiming his prize of a juicy apple.
On-screen text provides instructions for the apple challenge, starting with “Come bob for apples with Chicken” and listing the necessary supplies: “clean container, some apples, and water.”
The owner notes that this activity offers “great enrichment and mental stimulation” for their Vizsla.
Chicken makes several attempts to retrieve an apple using both his mouth and paw. After initial failures, unnecessary splashing, and bubble-making, he carefully grasps an apple with his jaw and triumphantly removes it from the container to savor his hard-earned treat.
The owner includes a disclaimer for those interested in trying the challenge with their pets: “As most enrichment should be, this should be supervised if you want to do this with your pup!”
The caption also advises viewers to be “mindful of how much apple your pup is eating” and emphasizes that the “pup is NOT eating the seeds!”
