Benny has no problem making his opinions known — especially when it comes to water. In an Instagram video, this Golden Retriever manages to turn something as ordinary as water into pure comedy. If you’ve ever shared your life with a Golden, you already know the drama — they’re goofy, loud about it, and always ready to put on a show.
However, Benny takes it a step further with his dramatic, side-by-side reactions to two very different water experiences. The clip is short, but it’s enough to leave netizens laughing at just how dramatic (and relatable) our pets can be.
Instagram video offers Golden Retriever’s very different reactions to water
Goldens are known for their love of water. They were bred to dive into lakes and rivers. However, Benny has very specific rules about when it’s okay to get wet. This video of the Golden Retriever is the perfect example of how he enjoys water, depending on where it comes from.
It kicks off in the backyard, where Benny’s owner is gently rinsing off his paws with a hose. The water’s warm, the spray is gentle, and it should feel really nice — at least that’s what a human would think. But the pup’s face says otherwise. He looks unimpressed, practically scowling at the clean stream as if to say, “This is not it.” The onscreen text says: “Benny with a gentle stream of warm water.”
Then the scene changes, and suddenly Benny’s emerging from the open ocean water, like a “Baywatch” star. This time, the in-video text reads: “vs Benny in the wild freezing open ocean.” Suddenly, the Golden’s in his element — glad to be among the waves and clearly thrilled by the icy surf. The difference between his reactions is night and day. Benny acts like backyard baths are pure torture. But crashing through freezing waves — that’s his happy place.
With over 7K likes, the video struck a chord with fellow dog lovers. One commenter perfectly summed it up: “Goldens = water on their own terms… not yours.” Others chimed in with their own bath-time battles, laughing at Benny’s independent streak. One fan put it best: “That gross hose water removes his good smells. How dare you.”
