If you have ever witnessed a dog interact with a grandparent, you know that the laws of nature—and the household rules—simply cease to exist.
There is a specific kind of magic that happens when Grandma walks through the door, and for a beautiful Boxer named Poppy, it’s the ultimate opportunity to unleash her inner drama queen.
Poppy is a seasoned pro at the art of grandparent manipulation, and her recent antics, shared by @princess.poppyyy on TikTok, have the internet in stitches.
Poppy has essentially convinced her Grandma that she lives a life of utter neglect, a strategy that works like a charm every single time.
Boxers are famous for being the comedians of the dog world.
According to the American Kennel Club, they are prized for their playfulness, high energy, and intense affection for their humans.
Poppy embodies every single one of these traits, but with an added layer of theatrical flair that would make a Broadway star jealous.
Her parents joke that she has successfully gaslit Grandma into believing she hasn’t eaten in days, hasn’t seen a toy in weeks, and has never known the touch of a kind hand.
It is the classic “poor, starving, forgotten child” routine, and like any doting grandparent, Grandma is more than happy to sprint across town to “rescue” her.
The video captures the moment the front door opens, and the anticipation is electric.
Poppy doesn’t just wag her tail; she vibrates with the knowledge that Grandma never arrives empty-handed. In this instance, the prize was a coveted cake pop.
Poppy, clearly operating on “ravenous” mode, didn’t bother with manners.
It took her exactly two enthusiastic bites to make that treat disappear.
Grandma’s reaction was the cherry on top: instead of suggesting Poppy slow down, she immediately offered the classic grandparent enabling: “She’s ravenous. Next time I’ll bring two.”
This is how hierarchies are built, folks—Grandma has officially secured her spot as the favorite human.
But the manipulation didn’t end with the snack. Once the hunger was “satisfied,” it was time for the cuddle phase of the operation.
Poppy curled up with Grandma, sporting a precious pink bonnet, and settled in for story time.
She chewed her bone and soaked up every kiss and “good girl” as if she were receiving her first bit of affection in years.
At one point, she even gave her mom a side-eye that said, “Don’t even think about interrupting this.”
It’s the look every dog parent knows—the moment you realize you’ve been replaced by the woman with the treats and the lack of rules.
Poppy’s story is a hilarious and heartwarming look at why Boxers are such beloved family pets.
They are high-energy dogs who thrive on interaction, and they have a unique way of making their people the absolute center of their universe.
Whether she’s demanding another cake pop or demanding more head scratches, Poppy reminds us all that dogs are remarkably smart when it comes to identifying the “weak link” in the family chain.
The next time your dog acts like they’ve lived a deprived life the second your parents walk in, just remember Poppy.
They aren’t actually starving or neglected; they’re just brilliant actors who know that Grandma is the ultimate “easy mark.”
And honestly, looking at Poppy’s happy face in that bonnet, who can blame her?
Some dogs were just born to be the favorite grandbaby.
