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By Lucy Notarantonio
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They say a dog is a man's best friend and that certainly seems to be true for this Yorkshire terrier who has a soft spot for her owner's boyfriend.
In a viral TikTok video, Elsie appears to be sad while eagerly waiting at the window for Tony, 40, to get home from work.
Her owner Emily Bibb, 34, explained that the clever canine knows what time he will get back but on this occasion, he was an hour behind schedule. While Emily didn't mind, she worried about breaking the news to her 18-month-old dog.
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The text layered over the heartbreaking video says: "How do I tell her that? She's waiting," followed by, "she looks so sad."
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Social media admin Emily told Newsweek: "She always specifically goes there when he's due to get home around 6 p.m.
"Every time she hears a car, or a person outside she looks from the window to the door and back again over and over again, thinking it's going to be Tony."
According to VCA Animal Hospitals, dogs often learn the daily routines of their owners, including when they wake up, leave for work, and return home. They seem to have an internal clock and may even greet their owners at the door upon their return.
Not only are canines able to determine the return of their owner, they have also been known to detect human illnesses. The national network of animal hospitals highlights the remarkable ability of dogs to sense certain human illnesses through their keen sense of smell. Changes in human body chemistry emit subtle aromas that may go undetected by human noses but are picked up by dogs.
Trained dogs can detect specific volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in humans, aiding in the early detection of illnesses like lung cancer through breath and bladder cancer through urine. This canine-VOC connection holds promise for advancing cancer diagnosis as researchers seek to identify the specific proteins or chemicals detected by dogs. Dogs can also predict low blood sugar in diabetics and seizures in epilepsy patients by sensing changes in VOCs emitted through the skin pores, pupil size, and demeanor. Service dogs, familiar with their owner's normal state, excel at detecting minor changes indicating health issues, often preventing injury.
Undoubtedly, owning a dog can bring immense benefits, sometimes even life-saving ones. From detecting potential dangers to providing unwavering companionship, dogs play crucial roles in the lives of their owners.
Emily, from London, U.K., added: "Tony and I have been together for eight months and she goes crazy every time she sees him.
"She absolutely adores him."
So far, the video shared by @elsietheyorkster has over 5,700 views.
One user said: "Can't beat the love of a dog."
Another wrote: "Their love for anyone who loves them back is so unconditional."
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