Butter, a Golden Retriever too lazy to extend his paw, has become the star of a hilarious Instagram video. User @cant_believe_its_butter shared the clip, showing the dog enjoying watching television with his owners.
However, when one of his parents asks for his paw, Butter conveniently ignores her and goes back to watching TV. His mom makes the request again, this time with the hand placed closer to the dog. Only then does the Golden lift his paw, leaving viewers in stitches.
Golden Retriever will only give paw when one’s ‘hand is within his reach’ in video
In the video, the Golden Retriever and his unwillingness to lift his paw represent anyone having a lazy day. Comfortably watching television with his owners, Butter ignores his mom’s call when she stretches out her hand for the dog’s paw.
However, she does not back down. The pet parent extends her hand closer to the pup and asks for his paw. This time, Butter obliges and extends his paw, earning a gentle “good boy” before settling back into his show.
The on-screen caption sums up the moment: “So lazy he will only give paw if your hand is within his reach.” Moreover, the post’s caption keeps the joke going: “I think he just gave me paw so he could go back to watching the show.” Butter’s intentions are clear in the video — he wants to be the one to negotiate.
Viewers seemingly loved the video, chiming in with appreciation for the dog. One commenter cheered him on with “Such a sweetie!!!!,” while another pointed out that Butter was on “energy saving mode.”
A third user joked, “Hahaha butter has better things to do,” and a fourth one added, “He’s like I’m trying to watch my show mom.” The lighthearted jokes continued with a user echoing Butter’s inner voice, writing, “I’ve had a very long hard day.”
The Golden Retriever in the video, and his reluctance to give his mom the paw, is a classic example of daily life. No one likes being interrupted while lounging around and watching TV, and Butter is no exception.
