The homeowner of a Sydney kitchen challenged visitors to identify a hidden dog in the picture, leaving social media users perplexed.

Upon initial inspection, the picture seems to depict a standard kitchen, complete with tiled floors, a refrigerator, a dishwasher, a trash can, and other kitchenware strewn around. Nothing appears to be unusual. Viewers, however, looked more closely once the owner said that her dog was in the picture—and were surprised to see how easy they had missed it.

Earlier this week, the brainteaser was shared on Facebook, and it soon went viral. The homeowner urged everyone to pay close attention to the sight and asked, “Can you find the dog?”

One user commented, “I can’t find it, I’ve been looking for 20 minutes!” Clearly, this wasn’t an easy task for many.

Those who were able to spot the elusive pup pointed out a clever trick: the dog’s dark color helped it blend seamlessly into the dark mat on the kitchen floor. The key to finding the black dog was noticing its ears, which stood out slightly against the mat’s texture. The dog, curled up next to the dishwasher, was nearly invisible at first—camouflaged perfectly with its surroundings.

As people spent time analyzing the image, the challenge quickly gained attention. The post has now been viewed thousands of times, with many users admitting they needed help from others to spot the sneaky dog.

This kitchen puzzle is just one of many visual challenges that have been sweeping social media in recent months. Similar challenges, such as “find the hidden snake” or “spot the leopard,” have also made their rounds, proving that people love these mind-bending games that test their attention to detail.

The Sydney kitchen photo has proven to be a fun and frustrating distraction for many, as it highlights how our brains can be easily tricked by optical illusions and hidden objects. Whether you managed to find the dog or not, one thing is clear: these types of brainteasers are definitely keeping people entertained across the web.

As of now, the mysterious dog remains a fan favorite on Facebook, with many users commenting about their “aha” moments after they finally located the hidden pet.