There’s a certain charm in watching a dog step into a role that has nothing to do with their breeding and everything to do with who they are. Oats, the Golden Retriever, is exactly that kind of dog. You can tell a lot about a pup by what lights them up. And for him, it’s not ducks or fields — it’s a bright red color box at a Canadian hair salon. In the video shared by @goldenoats_, he climbs down the stairs with that box clamped proudly in his mouth, already deep into his “Career plot twist,” as the caption puts it.
Golden Retriever helps salon staff with towels and everything
The video has already pulled in over 1.7K likes, and it’s obvious why. The moment Oats steps onto the salon floor, he looks like he’s clocked in for a shift he genuinely enjoys. After the color box delivery, the next clip shows him holding a neatly rolled towel like it’s the most important assignment he’s ever had.
There’s no rushing, no fumbling — just calm, confident service. Dogs from his breed tend to thrive when given a task, and Oats is living proof. He beams like someone told him there’s an employee-of-the-month contest and he’s already won.
And then the video saves its sweetest moment for last. Oats is sitting on a couch in the middle of three women. All of whom are petting him at the same time, cooing over him like he’s the beating heart of the salon. He melts into their hands with his eyes shut and his tongue lolling. He’s clearly soaking up the attention like it’s the highlight of his entire shift. And it’s payment enough for a full day’s work.
The comments echo the general mood: “He loves his life soooo much,” one person wrote. Another joked, “Clients ever ask for his stunning color?” And really, with that soft face and easy charm, he fits right in with the glam squad.
