The video of these Golden Retrievers posted on Instagram by @sundaythegoldenretriever has captured hearts online. Shared with the caption, “Dog dad’s home and their hearts can’t handle it,” the Reel shows Ace and Sunday eagerly waiting at the door for their dad, who has been away for 10 days. The wholesome reunion has quickly charmed dog lovers across social media.
Golden Retrievers can barely contain their excitement when they meet dad
In the video, Ace and Sunday, two affectionate Golden Retrievers, are seen sitting by the front door, peering outside as if counting the minutes until their dad returns. The subtitles explain their wait, noting that their owner has been away for 10 long days.
Their anticipation is clear from the start — both dogs wiggle their tails restlessly, shifting from side to side in a mix of impatience and excitement. Despite the long wait, they stay loyally stationed at the door, guarding the home and watching for any sign of him.
The moment they finally spot their dad outside, everything changes. Their tails immediately switch into “turbo mode,” wagging so fast they seem to blur in the video. As their owner steps inside, Ace and Sunday erupt with joy, huffing, puffing, squirming, and celebrating the long-awaited reunion.
One of the dogs leans in for a hug, while the other pushes close, unable to contain the rush of happiness. Ace even appears to “smile” before giving his dad excited kisses, while Sunday bounces with delight. After a flurry of tail wags, head nudges, and joyful wiggles, they finally calm down enough to follow their dad back inside, still glowing with happiness.
Viewers were equally moved by the emotional reunion. One commenter wrote, “The best welcome home!” Another added, “Awwwww, this is so beautiful. And Ace’s smile melted my heart.” A third simply said, “They are the sweetest.”
The reaction that the video gathered reflects what many pet lovers know well — the bond between dogs and their humans is pure, wholehearted, and moments like this capture it perfectly.
