When you see a well-trained dog pause to ask for permission before doing the most ordinary things, it’s honestly the sweetest sight. That’s exactly what Banks, a lovable Golden Retriever, does every time he wants to climb onto the bed. Rather than jumping straight up, he just lays his head on the mattress. He looks at his human with those famous puppy-dog eyes, patiently waiting for the signal. It’s such a tiny thing, yet it shows just how soft-hearted and well-behaved he is. No wonder his owner admitted in the caption, “Have I mentioned I’m obsessed with him.”
Instagram video shows Golden Retriever cutely asking for permission to get on the bed
The clip has charmed Instagram, racking up nearly 20K likes from people who know the struggle of resisting those puppy eyes. Each shot is a variation of the same heart-melting scene: Banks standing at the edge of the bed, waiting to be invited up. Sometimes, it’s just his big brown eyes peeking over the blanket; other times, it’s a full chin-plop that makes him look like he’s pleading with all his heart.
One moment shows his tail wagging furiously, betraying his excitement. In another, he nearly nods off while his chin stays parked on the mattress. The best part comes when his human pats the bed — the clear green light he’s been waiting for. Even then, Banks doesn’t rush. His eyes narrow into that classic Golden squint, almost like a grateful smile, as if savoring the fact that he’s been invited.
The comments section is full of owners of other dogs who have the exact same routine. “I literally thought this was my dog — same exact thing every morning,“ one person said. Another shared, “This is exactly what mine does when he wakes me up for his 6am breakfast.” From “so well behaved” to “what a good boy,” the comments prove that Banks’ bedside ritual has touched a lot of hearts.
