For people who dream of quiet mornings and slow wake-ups, living with a dog can be a harsh reality check. This is especially evident if that dog is a 70-pound fluffball with no concept of personal boundaries or patience. One Golden Retriever’s very hands-on approach to waking up his owner in a morning video has gone viral for being as annoying as it is adorable.
Owner shows what it feels like to wake up with a Golden Retriever
Bodie has no concept of “five more minutes.” In a morning video uploaded by his owner, Sophie, the Golden Retriever is seen in bed with her, doing everything in his power to make sure she’s awake. The text overlay reads: “waking up with a golden retriever,” setting the tone for what unfolds next.
Despite Sophie clearly wanting to sleep a little longer, Bodie has other plans. He presses his head against hers, leans his full weight onto her body, and keeps nudging her persistently. Even when she tries to gently push him away, he responds with playful nibbles on her hand, turning the moment into a funny, if not slightly chaotic, game of resistance. The interaction goes on for a while before Bodie finally gives in (sort of) and snuggles beside her, clearly satisfied that his mission is complete.
In the caption of the morning video, the Golden Retriever’s owner jokes, “Is a peaceful morning too much to ask for?” The internet wasted no time jumping into the comments with full support for Sophie. One user joked, “He’s like ‘if I’m up, you should be too!’” Another wrote, “Brodie [sic] let momma sleep my boy,” showing sympathy for Sophie’s struggle. Others affectionately dubbed Bodie the “Golden Retriever Alarm Clock,” a nickname that feels perfectly fitting.
Living with a dog means giving up a bit of personal space, and sometimes a peaceful morning. But for most, it’s a trade-off worth making.
