To a dog, possession isn’t just nine-tenths of the law, it’s the whole thing. Once something lands between their paws, especially one that doesn’t belong to them, it instantly becomes treasure. However, in one recent Instagram video, a clever owner turns the tables on his sneaky Golden Retriever with a bit of quick thinking.
Owner reveals trick to retrieve things from Golden Retriever in hilarious video
Comet Olsen, a Golden Retriever with a flair for mischief, has built a bit of a reputation for swiping household items, as seen in this video. However, her latest stunt backfired, thanks to a clever move by her dad. In a new clip, Comet is seen confidently lounging around on the couch, clutching a pink hairbrush like it’s her most prized possession. Rather than engaging in a tug-of-war or begging her to give it back, her owner decides to try a sneakier approach.
He casually throws a blanket over Comet’s face, momentarily blocking her vision. With her distracted and unable to see what’s happening, he swiftly and silently retrieves the hairbrush from her. By the time she realizes what has happened, it is already too late — her prized loot is gone. The timing, execution, and Comet’s confused reaction have viewers cracking up.
“Dada won this round Comet!!! Game on,” wrote one commenter, suggesting this was just one battle in an ongoing playful rivalry. Another joked, “So I think she was plotting her next heist. And you couldn’t see her thinking it through. All the while thinking ‘oh em gee.’” Others sided with Comet, calling out the owner’s tactic as unfair: “So so rude Dad! You cheated!”
Often, dogs “steal” items like brushes, socks, or slippers because these objects carry their owners’ scent. This behavior can stem from affection, boredom, or even mild anxiety. Some canines, especially Retriever breeds, simply enjoy carrying and hoarding objects as part of their natural instinct. It is rarely about being “bad,” and they’re just being dogs.
To manage this habit, you can offer plenty of interactive toys, keep personal items out of reach, and engage your pup in games that satisfy their natural instincts. And sometimes, as Comet’s dad shows, it just takes a little creativity (and a blanket) to win the day.
