Dog Has Incredible Reaction to Trying Scalp Massager: 'Immediately Melted'
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A dog has racked up millions of views for showing her appreciation for some very special pats.
While many dogs can't beat a scratch behind the ears or a belly rub, Luna the 4-year-old long-haired Weimaraner, was the picture of relaxation when her owner treated her to a pampering session with a special scalp massager.
"I use my scalp massager daily to help stimulate hair growth as part of my hair-care routine, and I often sit in the living room on a big cozy chair while I use it and scroll on my phone," Luna's owner, Eden Wilde, from Canada, told Newsweek.
Describing her pup as a "very affectionate, cuddly dog who loves to cuddle every chance she can," Wilde said that Luna would often lie on her lap as she treated her hair with the scalp massager.
Then, Wilde added, "one day, I tried the scalp massager on her head to see if she liked it—and she immediately melted and absolutely loved it, and would literally ask me to keep going when I took it off her head!
"She liked it so much that she would come and lay on me and wait for her turn to get a head massage," Wilde said. "And so, one day, I filmed it, because her reaction to it is always so cute."
Now a video shared to Wilde's TikTok account @whimsyandwitches on March 31 shows Luna's reaction in all its glory, racking up more than 1.2 million views and close to 200,000 likes.
From left: Luna reacts to a scalp massager held by her owner.
From left: Luna reacts to a scalp massager held by her owner.
TikTok @whimsyandwitches
In the clip, Luna lies next to Wilde on the sofa. As the owner asks her pup if she wants "a turn" of the massager, the dog is already looking bright-eyed with anticipation.
And as Wilde places the massager on Luna's head, the pet has an immediate reaction: her eyes roll back on her head, her tongue pokes out, and she lays her head on Wilde's lap, as her owner coos: "Such a good girl, are you getting head scratchies?"
TikTok users found the video adorable, with one writing: "I am 100% in love with all humans that treat and talk to their dogs like this." Another posted: "I'm glad this is where we are as a species."
A third commented how Luna's eyes are "rolling back. She loves it!"
And one comment read: "Great, now I have to buy my dogs a head massager."
From left: Luna reacts with pleasure as owner, Eden Wilde, operates the massager.
From left: Luna reacts with pleasure as owner, Eden Wilde, operates the massager.
TikTok @whimsyandwitches
Plenty more users discussed Luna's unusual coloring, as one asked: "What breed is this? She's absolutely adorable!"
Weimaraners are noted to be friendly and obedient, good with children and affectionate toward family. The dogs are known for their silvery-gray coat, according to the American Kennel Club.
In 2024, the Weimaraner, which is usually short-haired, was listed in 55th place on the AKC's list of most-popular dog breeds.
"I didn't expect it to go viral," Wilde told Newsweek in response to Luna's legion of new online fans.
"Honestly, I kinda just post my pets and my life for my own personal enjoyment—so it's been kinda funny how many people enjoyed her and the video!"
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