The dog that learned to beg... for FORGIVENESS! Guilty pet gives its owner a hug and whimpers after it gets a telling off

The adorable moment a remorseful dog begs for forgiveness after being scolded by his owner has been caught on camera.

While it's not clear what crime Ettore the dog has committed, his guilt is clear during the short viral video clip.

Appearing downcast and lethargic, Ettore climbs onto his owner's lap while being scolded for his misbehavior in the endearing attempt at forgiveness.

The dog, named Ettore, is pictured approaching his owner while he is being scolded

Ettore then climbs onto his Italian owner's lap, hold his head down in shame

Seeking forgiveness, he then tries to hug his owner as he is being told he has made a 'mistake'

The two eventually embrace as the guilt-ridden dog finally earns his owner's forgiveness 

The video was posted on the Facebook page of Italian Anthony Federica Granai. Titled 'Please Forgive Me!', it has since amassed almost 15million views.

Ettore can be seen at first climbing onto Mr Granai's lap while being told off for the mystery crime.

In an attempt to receive some affection, and perhaps by extension his owner's forgiveness, he begins repeatedly rubbing his head against Mr Granai.

Mr Granai says: 'Are you asking me to forgive you? You are wrong, Ettore.

'Do you understand where you made the mistake?'

It's only after Ettore places his front paws on Mr Granai's shoulders that the two make peace - embracing each other in a hug.

The video was posted on Facebook. Titled 'Please Forgive Me,' it has since amassed almost 15million views