Animals never fail to surprise us with their quirky behaviors. Whether it’s a cat sitting like a human or a bird busting out a little dance, their little oddities always make us smile. Recently, an Instagram video went viral, featuring a dog with a completely unexpected take on the command “sit.” Instead of simply plopping down like most dogs, this playful pup adds his own twist, and it’s the kind of thing you can’t watch just once.
Dog doesn’t sit, it bounces in funny video
The video — shared by @bakerbarnes — shows Summit, a lively and enthusiastic Golden Retriever, who has a very unique approach to sitting. Rather than smoothly easing into position, Summit adds his own flair — he bounces! This quirky habit has even earned him the affectionate nickname “Boingy boy” from his owner.
In the clip, Summit starts in a down position, looking eager and ready. When his owner commands him to “sit,” Summit springs up slightly before landing in a seated pose, as if his body can’t help but add a bit of excitement to the process. The video is set to the recently viral hit “APT.” by Bruno Mars and Rosé, an upbeat track that perfectly complements Summit’s energetic movements.
Since its upload on January 22, the video has racked up an impressive 8 million views and 672K likes, with viewers falling in love with Summit’s playful personality. But while his bouncy antics are undeniably adorable, it’s his crimped ears that have stolen the spotlight in the comments.
One user gushed, “This is adorable! But the crimped ears take the cake!” Another marveled, “How do his ears look so perfect?! Like he’s fresh out of a doggy salon!” Others couldn’t get over his one-of-a-kind look, calling it “too cute for words” and “the most perfect doggy hairstyle ever.”
Meanwhile, Summit’s hilarious sitting style had commenters cracking jokes. One amused commenter suggested, “He needs a trampoline!” while another playfully asked, “Is he part Tigger?? So cute!” referencing the beloved bouncing tiger from “Winnie the Pooh.”
