An emotional video of a senior Golden Retriever dog named Bruce letting out a howl in a rare moment has melted the hearts of many on the internet. The owner of the adopted dog recently took to Instagram to share the heartwarming video clip. In the caption of the video, the owner revealed that the dog “has scars around his muzzle area that indicate he may have had his mouth tied shut at some point.” The owner also disclosed that it was very unexpected of the canine to make the little howl. It made the moment quite special.
Senior dog who rarely uses his voice lets out a howl in viral video
A viral A viral Instagram video captured a senior adopted Golden Retriever, Bruce, making an adorable howling noise. It was a surprising and joyful moment for his owner, as Bruce usually hesitated to use his voice. The caption of the post read, “Bruce very rarely uses his voice.” It continued, “We suspect he may have been punished for barking in the past.” The owner further explained, “His barks are very rare, and almost always because he gets spooked or wakes up abruptly from a nightmare.”
The owner also talked about how they display enthusiasm and encouragement whenever Bruce makes any kind of noise. They wrote, “Every time he barks, we actually try to encourage him to keep going.” The owner revealed that they also make barking noises with the senior dog. It is their way of showing him that “it’s okay to use his voice.”
The Instagram video displayed the Golden Retriever landing in a state of surprise after letting out a howl. Meanwhile, the text on the video read, “Bruce has only barked a handful of times since we adopted him in October.” The text concluded with, “I am so glad I got this howl on video.”
In the comment section, other Instagram users showered the senior dog with praise and encouragement. One person wrote in all capital letters, “BRUCE IS FINDING HIS VOICE.” “Best awoo, 11/10 no notes,” read another person’s comment.
