A Golden Retriever puppy named Bunker has melted hearts online after a short, funny clip revealed just how powerful food motivation can be. The video, shared by the Instagram account @bigboybunker, shows the young pup completely ignoring calls to come indoors until one very specific sound changes everything.
Golden Retriever puppy won’t come inside until there’s food available
In the video, Bunker relaxes outside, clearly content to stay where he is. No amount of calling seems to work at first. He lounges calmly, looking unbothered and stubbornly committed to enjoying the outdoors. The moment feels familiar to many dog owners, who know that Goldens often make decisions on their own terms.
That calm instantly disappears when Bunker hears the unmistakable sound of food. As the text overlay jokes, “My dog: never coming inside. The second he hears food: speed demon.” The puppy suddenly sprints toward the door at full speed, proving that treats outweigh every other distraction. His tiny legs move as fast as they can.
The caption sums it up perfectly: “When they ask if my dog is food motivated, I show them this.” Fans quickly agreed. One viewer joked, “Sounds like Mom is in danger, having trouble opening the treat bag. I’m coming mom.” Another commented, “That’s how you make sure you have a genuine Golden,” while others laughed about how predictable food-loving Goldens can be. I mean, he’s a Goldie, of course, he is food-motivated. One last viewer commented, “Story of every pet family!”
The video comes from Big Boy Bunker, an Instagram account with over 340 followers. Bunker is described in the bio as “a sophisticated gentleman” based in Northwest Arkansas, with his account lovingly managed by his mom. Though still young, Bunker is already building a reputation for his charm, speed, and undeniable love for snacks.
