If there’s one thing dogs know very well, it’s keeping humans humble. You might think you’re in charge, but a raised eyebrow or a dramatic pause from your pup usually proves otherwise. That’s why a video of a Golden Retriever’s baffled face after being tricked into a kiss by his owner has people online calling it one of the cutest pranks ever.
Golden Retriever’s reaction to owner sneakily kissing him is priceless
Marley, a Golden Retriever with a growing fan base of 739K Instagram followers, has again gone viral with a clip. It has racked up more than 2.4 million views and 115K likes. The video begins innocently enough, with Marley and his owner sitting on the floor facing each other. Marley looks calm and curious as his owner starts the playful setup.
Holding his shirt, the owner sniffs it dramatically and asks Marley, “Do you smell that?” Marley leans forward, naturally intrigued, as his human brings the fabric closer to his nose. Just when Marley begins to sniff, his owner quickly leans in and plants a kiss on top of his head. The sudden gesture catches the pup completely off guard.
Both of them freeze for a split second before Marley slowly turns his head with an expression that says, “Wait… what just happened?” The owner bursts out laughing, clearly pleased with his playful trick, while Marley seems to consider giving it another sniff. In the caption, his owner joked, “Marley still went for a second opinion.”
One viewer commented, “His face is priceless,” pointing out the hilarious confusion in Marley’s eyes. Another joked, “The video was cut. We missed the big kiss given back by the dog,” hinting that Marley was probably gearing up to return the favor. Someone else quipped, “When your human sniffs his own shirt… and you’re the one questioning life choices.” Of course, many simply gushed over Marley’s charm, with one fan writing, “He’s soo cute! He’s got super cute eyes.”
