It is a universal fact that Golden Retrievers are famous for their playful personalities, and this is clearly visible in a viral Instagram video of a dog enjoying belly scratches. The dog, Zebby, exhibits his love for attention by taking it to a new level. While playing with his owner, his changing expression is proof that only belly rubs can get him to behave well.
Golden Retriever switches mode as soon as dad starts giving belly scratches
This video shows that a belly scratch routine goes a long way for Golden Retrievers. Zebby has melted hearts while leaving the internet in stitches with his antics, transitioning from goofy to still as soon as he receives scratches on his belly. His reaction to a simple belly rub shows his love for one.
The hilarious clip begins with Zebby in his playful mode. He refuses to stay still and gently nibbles at his owner as a classic Golden Retriever engaged in playtime. The dog attempts to roughhouse with his owner, prompting the other owner to call him out repeatedly. Watching his antics patiently, the owner eventually tries to rein in the excitement by pulling the dog in for a long hug.
However, an enthusiastic Zebby simply can’t contain his endless energy. The soothing hug fails to keep him still, leaving the owner with nothing but the ultimate move: gently laying Zebby down on the couch, as the owner starts giving him belly rubs. The pooch’s energy comes to an end, with his expression softening as he surrenders to the owner’s belly scratches. With a few scratches, all of Zebby’s playful resistance disappears. He looks calm, blissful, and content, proving the owner’s strategy to be successful.
The video’s caption captures the feeling perfectly: “What can I say I’m a sucker for belly scratchies.” Meanwhile, the on-screen caption summarizes the video: “When you want to rough house but dad puts you in belly scratch jail.” The video proves that the “belly scratch jail” is a Golden Retriever’s favorite spot to be.
