Emmerdale fans have pointed out Belle Dingle’s ‘mistake’ as she buried her beloved dog Piper.

Last week, Tom appeared to kill Piper after running her down in a fit of rage. He then euthanised Belle’s beloved pup in the vet’s surgery – where he works.

And during Tuesday’s episode (August 20) Belle, attended the dog’s funeral. However, fans couldn’t help but notice an ‘error.’

Emmerdale Belle and dog Piper

Following the news of Piper’s death, some eagle-eyed fans have claimed that the dog might not actually be dead.

Viewers noticed that the moment of Piper’s death came off-screen, with an emotional Belle leaving the room before Tom did the deed. This left some wondering whether he could be keeping Piper alive for his own nefarious purposes.

And last, Belle was able to put her pup to rest, but viewers have slammed the character for not opening Piper’s casket – to see if the dog was even in there.

Emmerdale airs funeral for dog Piper

Prior to her funeral, Tom turned up at the Dingles with a casket, presumably holding Piper’s dead body.

Belle, Tom, Lydia and Sam then held a funeral for the dog – with Belle reflecting on Piper’s life. Meanwhile, Tom spun more lies about how much he loved the dog.

Emmerdale fans spot Belle Dingle’s ‘error’

However, Emmerdale fans watching at home were quick to point out how Belle should have checked the casket for Piper’s body.

On X, one person said: “Wish Belle would have opened the casket and stroked piper to see if she was in there.” A second wrote: “Open the box Belle!!”

A third also penned: “Why did Belle not open the casket to say a final goodbye,” as another posted: “Did anyone check to see if she’s actually in the casket?”

As Belle mourned the loss of her beloved dog Piper on Emmerdale, fans couldn’t help but notice a glaring mistake in the storyline. Some eagle-eyed viewers pointed out that the moment of Piper’s death was not shown on screen, leaving room for speculation that the dog may not actually be dead. Could Tom be keeping Piper alive for his own sinister purposes?During Piper’s funeral, Tom presented a casket to the Dingles, supposedly containing Piper’s body. However, fans were quick to criticize Belle for not opening the casket to confirm if Piper was truly inside. Many viewers took to social media to express their frustration, urging Belle to check the casket and say a final goodbye to her loyal companion.The emotional funeral scene also saw Tom weaving more lies about his love for Piper, adding to the suspicion surrounding his actions. As Belle reflected on her time with Piper, the unanswered question of whether the dog is actually deceased continues to linger in fans’ minds.Will Belle uncover the truth about Piper’s fate? Emmerdale viewers are eagerly awaiting the resolution to this canine conundrum. Stay tuned for more updates on this gripping storyline and join us for the latest news and insights from the world of entertainment.