Our pets depend on us to provide them with all the things they need to live a happy, healthy life. Well, except for this smart pup. He’s figured out how to fend for himself, thank you very much.

The German shepherd must have decided he prefers fresh water to the stuff in his bowl. That, or maybe the cutie just got tired waiting on his silly humans to refill it, so he took matters into his own paws. You have to admit, it’s pretty genius of him…

I didn’t say it was exactly sanitary…I recommend this family keep a handy bottle of Lysol by the fridge for a pre-water wipe down from now on. Something tells me this pup is hooked.