One ceramic artist found herself pausing work for a far more charming reason: her rescue dog had turned the pottery wheel into a game. A heartwarming video shared by Instagram creator @sarahziessen shows a dog named Toffee discovering endless entertainment in her owner’s workspace, using the spinning pottery wheel to play with a ball in the most unexpectedly adorable way.
Dog invents her own game using mom’s pottery wheel
The clip captures Toffee fully invested in her self-made game. As the pottery wheel spins, the rescue dog watches closely, nudges the ball around, and reacts with the kind of excitement usually reserved for parks or open fields. Instead of stopping her, Sarah lets the moment unfold naturally. The caption keeps things simple and warm: “Hello from Toffee girl and me.”
Part of what viewers connected with was Sarah’s reaction. Rather than worrying about the mess or protecting the workspace, she seemed content letting Toffee enjoy herself. That patience and affection didn’t go unnoticed online. One user wrote, “I love that you just let her play, Clay be damned!” Another commented, “That was the cutest clip. You could feel the love between you two.” Others praised both the dog and the artist, with one viewer adding, “Sorry your art didn’t get the views it deserved on its own. But I’m so glad Toffee helped with that! She’s a star! Thank you for sharing!” Another wrote, “Toffee is the sweetest, smartest.” One viewer commented, “Toffee is gorgeous, love her name, so sweet.” Another added, “Your doggo is absolutely adorable.”
The clip comes from @sarahziessen. She is a ceramic artist who uses her platform to share handmade pottery and glimpses of her studio life. With 435 posts, 3,898 followers, and 911 accounts followed, her account has built a niche audience drawn to thoughtful craftsmanship and creative storytelling. Her bio describes her work as “small-batch functional pottery for food, drink & storage.” She also links her website and invites direct messages for orders, blending artistry, business, and personal moments throughout her page.
