Goldens are known for their friendly nature, goofy personalities, and endless devotion to their humans. However, they’re not exactly famous for being the most strategic thinkers. One Golden Retriever mom recently caught her pup’s clumsy logic on video, and it’s both hilarious and heart-melting.
Owner shows how Golden Retriever asks for help when stuck in video
Bruce, a golden-hearted — and perhaps slightly scatterbrained — pup, recently gave the internet a perfect example of what it looks like when a dog tries his best but doesn’t quite think it through. In a video shared by his owner, the Golden Retriever finds himself in a self-imposed dilemma.
His favorite ball is on the other side of the bed, and instead of taking the obvious route and jumping over the bed, he attempts to wedge himself between the corner of the bed and a nearby table. There is clearly not enough room, but that doesn’t stop Bruce from trying.
Stuck and confused, the dog turns to his owner for help. He lets out a few barks and looks expectantly, waiting for her to solve the problem for him. She gently encourages him, pointing at the bed and saying “up,” hoping he’ll catch on.
At first, he doesn’t. He keeps staring, determined but not quite connecting the dots. Finally, after a few more prompts and a little encouragement, the pup hops up onto the bed and makes his way to the other side to claim his prize.
In the video’s text overlay, the Golden Retriever owner writes, “Bruce is a ‘work harder, not smarter’ kind of guy,” which pretty much sums it up. His big-brain moment — or lack thereof — had the internet howling. “Only 2 thoughts in that head love and ball,” one person quipped.
Another joked, “He’s just polite and knows not to jump on the furniture,” giving Bruce credit for what might actually be good manners disguised as confusion. “I love how little they use their brains,” someone else chimed in. Another pet parent added, “I have to do the exact same thing with my dog… bless his soul.”
