There’s a running joke among dog parents that puppies are like toddlers who eventually grow out of their tantrums. Only, as many frustrated leash-holders know, that isn’t always the case. Some pups dig in their paws and never let go of the habits that made them notorious in the first place. A Golden Retriever puppy, who was once dubbed “stubborn and lazy,” has stuck with that identity from puppyhood into adulthood, and a viral video shows just how little has changed.
Video shows ‘lazy and stubborn’ Golden Retriever puppy growing up to be exactly the same
Hudson, a Golden Retriever, has become something of a poster dog for stubbornness. A recent video uploaded by @hudsonbegood showcases his so-called “transformation,” though as viewers quickly noticed, not much has changed beyond his size.
The clip opens with Hudson as a fluffy puppy, wearing a leash inside a grocery store. Instead of walking alongside his owner, he plants himself firmly on the floor and refuses to budge. When his owner tries to encourage him forward, Hudson responds by going limp, which forces his human to drag him gently across the aisle. The text overlay reads: “When your stubborn and lazy golden retriever puppy grows up to be…”
The video then cuts to a nearly identical scene, except Hudson is now a fully grown dog. He is lying flat on the ground of the same store, with his owner once again tugging on the leash and getting nowhere. The onscreen text finishes the thought with: “…a stubborn and lazy grown up golden retriever.” The side-by-side comparison makes it clear that Hudson’s stubborn streak wasn’t just a puppy phase — it’s part of who he is. His owner captioned the video with a knowing comment: “Some things never change.”
When a dog plants their feet, it may be because they are overwhelmed, distracted, or simply uninterested. As such, meeting them halfway can help ease that tension. If your dog lies down mid-walk, pause and encourage them instead of pulling, as this reduces resistance and builds trust. Keeping walks short at first and gradually increasing the distance can also make the experience easier. The goal isn’t just to reach point A to point B, but to make every walk something both you and your pup can look forward to.
