While we’re scrambling to make coffee, match socks, and beat the morning traffic, our dogs are silently judging (or at least observing) it all. They know the cues: the alarm, the shoes, the keys. They even know which bag means “I’m just grabbing groceries” and which one means “I’ll be gone all day.” So it’s no surprise that when one pet parent recently left for work, their dogs were already in position, ready to supervise the sendoff.
Instagram video shows dogs keeping an eye on owner while they leave for work
The video, originally posted to Instagram by @olivier_and_sebastian, features a Bernese Mountain Dog and a German Shepherd sitting side-by-side on a brick wall. The two are quietly watching as their human drives away early in the morning. A text overlay on the video reads, “Watching our human leaving early for work to provide for us.”
From the owner’s perspective inside the car, you can see both dogs perched up high. What’s more, they slightly tilt their head and lock their eyes onto the vehicle as it pulls away. Their calm, steady gaze almost seems to say, “We know you’ll be back. We’re just making sure.” The setting, likely a quiet suburban neighborhood, adds to the stillness of the scene. It’s a peaceful, early morning ritual between pets and their person.
Unsurprisingly, the comments rolled in fast. “Bring back something good while you’re out,” one user joked. Another added, “How dare they go make money for our food and treats! So rude of them!” One of the most liked comments read, “They’re checking if you actually go to work or just drive around the block.” Many viewers said they felt a mix of laughter and heartache, calling the video “too real” for anyone who’s ever left their pet behind during a long workday.
