Every dog parent knows the pause — that moment right after you say “walk” and your pup isn’t sure if you actually mean it. In this now-viral video from @waltandgusthebernese, Walter and Gus, two Bernese Mountain Dog siblings, take that moment to a whole new level. The pair are relaxing in the living room when Mom asks if they want to go for a walk. “Do you want to go for a walk?”
The brothers go from total chill to mild confusion to pure excitement in seconds. But not before sharing a meaningful glance, as if confirming, “Are we really doing this?” Well, Walter is the one in the driving seat, like his mom says in the caption, “Walt makes the decisions, Gus follows what Walt does.”
Owner shows how Bernese Mountain Dog siblings consult each other about walktime
This hilarious and heart-melting video has quickly made the rounds online, fetching over 20,000 likes and countless comments from fans who can’t get enough of the brothers’ “boardroom-level” discussion. It opens with Walter deep in relaxation mode, half-sprawled on the couch, clearly unsure if Mom’s question is serious or just another one of those human teases.
It takes both parents — Dad asking, “Walt do you wanna go?” and Mom saying, “Walter,” to finally get his attention. The word “walk” twitches his ears, but he remains apprehensive. The camera pans to Gus, who then looks back at Walter, initiating a silent, crucial deliberation. A commenter perfectly captured this moment: “Absolutely love their silent decision making process. ‘Yes? Should we say yes? Let’s think about it first.’”
Finally, Mom says, “Yeah, we’re going to go for a walk.” This is all the confirmation Gus needs, and he jumps off the couch and heads toward the door. Walter, however, stays put for a beat, his eyes widening as if in disbelief that the deliberation actually resulted in action.
Viewers couldn’t get enough of their synchronized reactions. One joked, “The Bernese Council needed time to deliberate,” while another wrote, “Walter waited as if there was another option.”
