There’s a specific kind of glow dogs get around their favourite humans, and Magnus turns it on instantly the moment his grandma lifts that wrapped present into frame. The video from @magnusgoesglobal jumps right into this bright Dubai patio scene, where Magnus’ grandma is sitting on the couch with the gift resting on her lap. While Magnus is sitting opposite her, like he’s fully aware that something good is coming. Jess, the Golden Retriever‘s human, cheers him on, and before we know it, he’s already halfway to her, tail going, ready for whatever magic she’s brought him.
Video shows Golden Retriever’s hearty reaction to first Christmas present from grandma
It makes complete sense that this blew past 58K likes so quickly — Magnus basically radiates the kind of festive energy people latch onto. Once he’s near grandma, she tells him to “sit,” and he immediately drops into position. That’s when she hands over the present, and the whole vibe shifts into full holiday joy.
The moment the gift touches his mouth, his little “parade” begins. Jess explains that he loves to show off his presents, and he absolutely commits to it. He does a lap with that “everyone look at what I have” energy that’s weirdly impressive for a dog carrying wrapping paper. He pauses only for a quick set of back scritches from grandma.
Then comes the unwrapping. He tears into the paper, revealing a purple duckie that sends the whole patio into a cheer. Magnus wags so hard his entire body wiggles. He sniffs the toy as if it were made of pure magic, and then he boops it to see how it works. As soon as that toy squeaks, everyone on the patio cheers like confetti canons went off. And Magnus looks incredibly pleased with himself.
There’s a second parade (because of course there is), more squeaks, more celebration, and then Magnus does the sweetest thing: he walks back over to grandma, toy in his mouth, to say a heartfelt thank you and wish her a Merry Christmas. Watching him, you get why dogs make the holiday season feel extra — everything’s brighter with them around.
