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Shy Neighbourhood Dog’s Ball Gesture Draws 4.2 Million TikTok Views

Experts say his gentle body language shows trust with neighbours arranging a face-to-face meeting by summer’s end.

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Overview

  • Rancher, a recently arrived shy dog, approached homeowner Drew during a fetch game by dropping his own ball and nudging it toward her.
  • Drew’s TikTok video of the interaction has surpassed 4.2 million views since it was posted.
  • RSPCA experts highlight Rancher’s relaxed posture, wagging tail and soft nudges as clear signals of friendliness.
  • In the comments, Rancher’s owner thanked Drew for her kindness and noted the dog’s deep affection for playing with his ball.
  • Drew pledged to pet Rancher by the end of summer, reflecting the pup’s growing comfort in the community.