Anyone who has ever shared their home with a dog knows that loyalty isn’t evenly distributed. Sure, the pup may love everyone, but there’s always that one person they adore just a little more. And when that person disappears for a while, you can bet the reunion will be loud, messy, and totally over the top. In a TikTok video, one Golden Retriever proved this point with a reaction so dramatic, it’s been described as a canine “love story.”
Video shows Golden Retriever’s hyper excited reaction after ‘his GF’ returns from trip
Duke has become a TikTok favorite for his playful personality and his not-so-secret attachment to his owner’s roommate, Julia. According to his mom, the pup is “dating” her roomie. The videos on the page @dukethatgolden certainly play along with that storyline. In a recent clip, Julia returns home from a trip, and Duke simply can’t contain himself.
When she lies down on the couch, Duke climbs onto her, nudging, leaning, and putting his entire weight on her as if he can’t believe she’s finally back. His tail wags nonstop, and his expression is pure joy. The onscreen caption playfully notes that this is “his GF.” Judging by the way the Golden reacts, it’s hard to argue otherwise.
This isn’t a one-time thing, either. The TikTok account is full of similar moments where Duke greets Julia like a partner welcoming the love of their life home. Whether she’s walking through the door after work or lounging around the apartment, the pup insists on being right by her side. His owner has leaned into this running joke, making Duke and Julia’s “relationship” a key part of the page’s content.
The numbers show just how much people are invested in their bond. Duke has already racked up more than 487K followers on TikTok and another 532K on Instagram. Fans tune in daily to see his antics, and this particular video has drawn even more attention thanks to how over-the-top his excitement was.
“He is having a cuteness aggression on her,” one follower joked. Another fantasized, “I want to be woken up like this,” imagining the perfect start to a morning. Others leaned into the humor, with one declaring, “Duke needs to be everyone’s boyfriend.” Meanwhile, another cut straight to the truth: “She’s 100% his person.”
