Putin's dog gives Japanese journalists an earful

Ahead of his visit to Japan later this week, Russian President Vladimir Putin brought his dog Yume into an interview with Japanese journalists, and the large Akita breed made sure she as well as her master were well heard.

Putin gave an interview to Nippon Television and Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper in Moscow on Tuesday, accompanied at first by Yume, who was given to him by Japan's Akita Prefecture in 2012.

Yume, who was not on a leash, entered the room quietly but she soon began barking loudly at the media crew, who stood still and smiled at the dog. Putin eventually drew Akita's attention with treats before showing some tricks she can do.

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[karthikperiyakaruppiah]

This dog gifted to Putin by the Japanese originally. So after years when the Japanese delegates visited him again, he shows them the dog to see how it has fared over the years.
He wasn't trying to disrespect them.

[smasher]

This dog was given by japanese to putin as a gift. Putin is showing them the dog as a sign of respect

[tonystarkofficial]

Dog:who the fuk are you
Journalist:wow very cute can’t stop smiling
Dog: am I a joke to you
Journalist:keeps on smiling
Dog:gives up

[Teabone]

he gets the dogs to eat from his palms then shakes the journalists hands right after lol

[RantaHun]

it's their gift. putin shows that the dog is alive and well and that he did not let her on the organs.

[eetsman]

that suit probably cost hundreds of dolllars and putin just puts dog treats in it

[aj.]

The dog: I WILL BRING BACK THE SOVIET UNION!

Putin: Calm down you’re giving me away

[megha]

I think that dog is the only live thing who could show tantrums with Putin

[NellieKAdaba]

Cute dog, didn't know that he had one.

[ChicagoGurl]

I love any man that is kind to animals. ❤

[tomdawson]

Lost my dog of 13 years two weeks back I'm gutted and lost without its friendship and company . Putin got real nice dogs

[dimsumkf]

i dont believe thats a dog, its definately some kind of... bear

[razgmk]

Giving the dog a treat then shanking hands with the same hand. So respectful of him.

[imMalpa]

Honestly I don’t quite agree with Putin but this earns my respect. My dog passed away yesterday and she’s been with me my entire childhood.

[worldguy]

..seriously THIS person Putin can't be bad in heart

[bharathreddy]

Japanese dog barking at Japanese. Classic putin

[TAWNYA-wgwf]

He just touches her and she sits... no command necessary...

[imsusanov]

Dog was originally Japanese but after few years with putin, started assuming Japanese as hostiles 😂

[panakidnd]

Hes giving the dog treats to calm it down but it will just learn that barking leads to treats...

[iracemaborges]

Todas as pessoas que costão dos animais são muito especial inteligente muito querido e abensoado 👍😺👓