Even the most joyful and loyal dogs can have a stubborn streak. Golden Retrievers’ big, goofy personalities and playful natures sometimes mean they have their own ideas about how things should be done, as one can see in this video. This is a very common problem for owners.
An Instagram Reel captures this perfectly, starring a nine-year-old dog named Hubert. He has decided his walk is not over. What follows is a hilarious moment of pure determination. By the end of the video, even you’ll say, “Resolve, thy name is Hubert.”
Golden Retriever sulks after owner tells him it’s time to head home in video
The video has caught the attention of many Golden Retriever owners, who suffer the same fate at the hands of their own stubborn puppies. It begins with fluffy Hubert sitting determinedly on the side of the road. His human tugs gently at his leash, but the pup doesn’t move an inch.
It’s clear to everyone that he has no interest in going home just yet. It’s all in his body language, which screams “this walk is not over,” and no amount of coaxing is going to convince him otherwise.
The in-video text adds a funny jab: “Think your kid has an attitude? Try telling your Golden Retriever it’s time to go home from walkies.” And honestly, Hubert seems to embody that comparison perfectly. At one point, it looks like he might give in — he lifts himself halfway off the ground — but then decides to sit right back down, refusing to take even a single step forward.
Viewers can’t get enough of the funny scene. Hubert’s sulking face, paired with his unwavering resolve, makes the whole exchange hilariously relatable. The comments section is filled with people sharing how their own Goldens pull the same trick, with one joking, “By 9 they can do whatever they want.” It’s safe to say the pup has perfected the art of saying “no” in the most lovable way possible.
