A cup of coffee is the perfect pick-me-up for many people around the world . But it ’ s not just human beings that require a caffeine fix anymore . Apparently our canine friends are also partial to the odd skinny latte from time-to-time . Or at least one dog named Apollo , whose hilarious reaction was filmed by his owners in Saint Catharines , Canada . Filmed in the lounge , German Shepherd is initially featured counting sheep while enjoying a lazy Saturday morning on the sofa . Appearing to address the camera , its owner is only able to utter the word ‘ coffee ’ before the dog ’ s ears stand on end and its head turns towards her attentively . The dog is initially filmed resting on a sofa and appears to be enjoying a relaxed Saturday morning . Listening as the woman continues to speak , the dog seems to wait for her to finish her sentence . But as she uses the word coffee again , it springs from its seat and makes its way around the table and towards her . Whining in excitement , the animated dog begins pacing in anticipation while its fellow pets in the house look on bemusedly . The owner utters the word 'coffee ' and the dog named Apollo looks up attentively and points its ears . Explaining the dog ’ s behaviour , the owners told Newsflare that the German Shepherd , which is now three-years-old , has visited Tim Hortons coffee shop with them every Saturday since it was a year old . She explained : ‘ So every Saturday morning since he was a year old we have gone to Tim Hortons for our morning coffee , he has always come for the ride ! If we do n't go to Tim Hortons within the first hour or two upon waking up , he starts to wine and nudge us . 'This morn we were up an hour and I then started to video him before I said the words.. We ca n't say coffee in our house ! ' After the woman mentions the word 'coffee ' again , the dog springs to its feet and begins whining and pacing the room in excitement .
The dog raises its head and points its ears after hearing the word . Before walks around the shop and watches in excitement . Owner stew Apollo has visited the dog shop for two years .