Bichon Left Home With the Spare Human Uses Alexa to Call Mom to Come Back
Most dogs love being around their families and will patiently wait by the door when their favorite person leaves. But when a Bichon Frise named Aly realized Mom had gone to work and left her home with the "spare human," she decided waiting wasn't an option, and decided to take matters into her own paws.
After what must have felt like an eternity without Mom, the determined pup used Alexa to give her a call. The funniest part is that Dad (also known as the spare human) is standing right beside her the entire time, looking like he's not quite sure how he ended up being replaced by a smart speaker. Luckily for Aly, Mom picked up, proving that sometimes you have to go straight to the source.
@alythebichon Dad was home with me, but I still needed to call Mama. I hit my "Alexa Call Mama" button, and guess what? She answered! Mom told me she was on her way home and asked if I was missing her. (The answer is always YES. ) The funniest part? Mom was sitting with her boss when I called. She had to tell him, "Hold on, my dog is calling me." Apparently, that's a perfectly acceptable interruption around here. #AlyTheBichon#DogButtons#TalkingDog#AlexaCallMama#SmartDog
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Aly the dog shared more about the situation in the caption. "Dad was home with me, but I still needed to call Mama.
I hit my "Alexa Call Mama" button, and guess what? She answered! Mom told me she was on her way home and asked if I was missing her. (The answer is always YES.)
The funniest part? Mom was sitting with her boss when I called. She had to tell him, "Hold on, my dog is calling me." Apparently, that's a perfectly acceptable interruption around here."
We laughed when commenter @Dee Bee pointed out, "Wow, I've never seen a spare human be so… spare?"
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Why Do Some Dogs Have a Favorite Person?
Even in households with lots of people, some dogs form an especially strong bond with one family member. There are five people in our house, and my youngest daughter is definitely our dog's spare human.
According to Rover, dogs often bond most strongly with the person who cared for them during their key socialization period, which occurs between birth and six months of age. "At this age, puppies' brains are incredibly receptive, and their early social experiences influence them for the rest of their lives," Rover explains. "That's why it's so important to ensure your puppy has positive interactions with a wide range of people, places, and things."
Experts also believe a dog's favorite person is often the one who spends the most time meeting their needs; the one who provides training, walks, playtime, feeding, and comfort each day. While most dogs love everyone in their family, they tend to turn to one particular person when they're seeking reassurance or companionship, just like Aly did when she decided she'd waited long enough for Mom to come home.
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This story was originally published June 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM.