My senior Dachshund can be a bit dramatic at times. When she wants tidbits from the dinner table, she gives me those sad eyes as if she’s been starving for days, even though she just finished her own meal. She also puts on a sweet look when she gets caught going through the garbage, hoping to get off the hook. Then there are those times when she just wants extra attention and sprawls out in front of me until she gets lengthy belly rubs.

Layla the Golden Retriever also seems to pour it on a little thick when she wants some extra affection from her mom.

In the TikTok from @laylathegoldengurl, the precious pooch stood at the bottom of the stairs looking at her mom with a wounded expression on her face.

“Did you fall off the stairs and hurt your paw?” her mom asked sympathetically. “Oh my gosh, I’m so sorry. Can mama kiss it?”

Layla responded with pained eyes and just curled up in the corner to nurse her injury. Her mom gently held her back paw and gave it a kiss to speed up the healing process. The precious pooch still seemed a little out of sorts, but was grateful for her mom’s attention.

The next clip showed Layla just moments later, bounding down the stairs. Apparently, her wound wasn’t as bad as she made it out to be.

“Somebody give this girl an Oscar,” the onscreen text read, with the caption adding, “Drama queen — she learned young.”

Layla’s Performance Was a Hit

Viewers of the video were charmed by Layla’s dramatic flair and gave props for her performance.

“She’s hurt. Give her everything. Take off work the rest of the year just to make sure that paw heals correctly. This is serious,” one advised.

“I feel like a treat would be better than a kiss,” another suggested.

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“Poor girl! They really can be so dramatic,” a follower remarked.

“I will present her an Oscar!” someone offered.

Layla certainly knows how to get her mom’s attention and look adorable in the process.

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This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Jan 30, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.