A Golden Retriever service dog named Forest has gone viral on TikTok for his adorable reaction to meeting his idol, Disney’s Pluto. The 5-year-old canine got to meet the mascot during a recent Disney Cruise. Per USA Today, Forest has a history with Pluto and has met the character at Disney Parks several times in the past.
Watch Golden Retriever service dog meet Disney’s Pluto in viral TikTok video
The viral video shared by @humankind on TikTok captures the Golden Retriever excitedly playing with Pluto. Moreover, the Disney character matches the canine’s gusto. Forest and his human Ashton McGrady were on the Disney Cruise for the Disney Creator’s Celebration. The 5-year-old service dog is trained in mobility assistance and medical response. This allows his human to travel independently without worrying about safety.
Forest is a multi-purpose service dog with a history of meeting Disney characters and loving every single one of his encounters. However, the Golden Retriever‘s favorite Disney character is Pluto. In the video, the pup could be seen carrying a Pluto toy in his mouth and dropping it to interact with the mascot.
Watch the viral video below:
Golden Retrievers make great service dogs, and their intelligence makes them well-suited for working dog roles. Their cognitive abilities assist with learning new tasks quickly, and their problem-solving skills allow them to tackle complex commands. Forest’s owner admits that having the canine by their side enables them to travel where they want without any human assistance.
Golden Retrievers’ emotional intelligence is an added plus, as empathy is exactly what a person needs in a service dog. The breed is gentle and patient, allowing them to assist their humans with expertise. The dogs are also eager to please, so they are highly obedient and excel at fulfilling their assigned tasks.
