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Dog upstages baby by saying 'mama' for a bite of food

By Ben Hooper
Patches the dog upstages the baby begging next to him by beating him to the milestone of saying, "mama." Sam Giovanini/YouTube video screenshot
Patches the dog upstages the baby begging next to him by beating him to the milestone of saying, "mama." Sam Giovanini/YouTube video screenshot

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OREM, Utah, Aug. 5 (UPI) -- A Utah baby who declined coaxing from his parents to say "mama" was upstaged by the family dog appearing to utter the word.

Sam Giovanini posted a video to YouTube showing the baby and dog standing side-by-side in front of the eating mother as she repeatedly prompts the child to "say mama."

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The family dog, Patch, whines in an apparent bid for some of the mother's food and eventually lets out a sound that bears a strong resemblance to "mama."

The parents said Patch was not successful in getting any of the human food, but was rewarded for his new vocal trick with a treat.

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