Scroll through social media long enough, and you’ll find no shortage of dogs doing weird and wonderful things. Whether it’s spinning in circles before sitting or sleeping in impossible positions, the internet loves a quirky pup. One Golden Retriever has added his name to the list of viral pups with a video that shows his surprisingly intense ritual of wiping his face after every meal.
Instagram video shows Golden Retriever trying to wipe his mouth after food
Meet Enzo, a teenage Golden Retriever with a big personality and even bigger energy. According to his owner, chaos is Enzo’s natural state, and the latest clip of him proves exactly that. After finishing his food, Enzo doesn’t simply walk away like most dogs. Instead, he heads straight for the nearest rug and begins an intense session of what can only be described as “face-mopping.”
The video of the Golden Retriever, posted to the Instagram account @enzo_unleashed, shows Enzo shoving his snout into the floor rug and rubbing his face back and forth with remarkable determination after finishing his meal. His owner, clearly used to this odd ritual, laughs in the background and gently reassures him, “Enzo, I think you got it.” However, the Golden remains unsatisfied. He keeps going, twisting and pushing his face against the rug for nearly a full minute, making sure to wipe away every last trace of food from his fur.
Many viewers who watched Enzo’s video felt an instant connection, and some even shared that their own dogs do the exact same thing after eating. While it may seem unusual, this behavior is likely a dog’s natural way of cleaning themselves or relieving mild irritation from food around their mouth. Some dogs may also do it out of habit or because they simply enjoy the sensation. Regardless of the reason, it’s a quirky, harmless behavior that gives pet parents one more thing to laugh about.
