Understanding your dog’s language can be a challenge, and an Instagram video shows that it can also be equally hilarious. User @backitupbruce shared the clip featuring Bruce, a Golden Retriever, who tries his hardest to communicate with his owner. While his parent desperately tries to understand what he is saying, the effort is to no avail.
Dog expresses himself but owner is confused in cute video
The adorable video begins with the onscreen caption declaring, “Bit of a language barrier,” as the dog softly growls at his owner. In the clip, the Golden Retriever climbs onto his owner, making a chorus of strange sounds. Was he angry, sad, or hungry? Unfortunately, his owner could not put a finger on what he was trying to say.
The pet parent responds with a laugh, saying, “I don’t understand what you want.” She adds, “I don’t understand what you’re asking for,” clearly trying her best to comprehend her furry friend’s feelings. Meanwhile, Bruce continues to growl.
Under the video, the caption reads, “I don’t speak Shyriiwook, Bruce!” It jokes, “Does the green owl app offer Wookieespeak?” — a cheeky reference to the Star Wars universe language spoken by Wookiees, including Chewbacca.
Fans came to the rescue. The owner needed help to decode the dog’s language in the video, and she received it. A user joked, “He’s telling you that treat time was five minutes ago,” while another quipped, “He has very clear opinions!!! On what I’m not sure.”
Meanwhile, a third user suggested a phenomenal idea: “I feel like we as golden owners need to collectively learn this language.”
Viewers could not get enough of the Golden Retriever. Several jumped in to interpret Bruce’s mysterious growls, with one writing, “He’s obviously happy though,” and another guessing, “He’s putting his paw on you, wagging his tail, and giving you love.” A third viewer suggested, “He just wants snuggle time.”
Whatever the dog was trying to say in the video, one thing is clear — many, including his owner, want to understand his language.
