Dog Shocks Owner By Saying “Mama” Before Baby In Exchange For Treat

When Andrea Diaz-Giovanini tried to get her nine-month-old son Samuel to talk by enticing him with a treat, she wasn’t expecting him to be upstaged by the family dog.

While Andrea couldn’t coax Sam to say “Mama,” Australian Shepherd dog Patches manages to clearly articulate the word — all for the love of food. See the incredible moment for yourself:

https://youtu.be/SDITnePmBGQ

Is this the first recorded instance of a dog speaking?

Sam doesn’t seem to care, because he puts his hand to Patches’ mouth to stop him talking.

And here’s the happy family together (minus Patch):