A video shows how a Golden Retriever puppy named Hugo had only been home for five minutes when he stumbled into a moment that would charm thousands online. Instagram user @spritzesofhugo shared the clip of the 8‑week‑old puppy, capturing what happens when he encounters a mirror for the first time. And his reaction is pure, heartwarming confusion.
Golden Retriever puppy doesn’t know what to make of his mirror reflection
The video opens with the Golden Retriever puppy approaching the mirror with cautious curiosity. His tail wags as he inches closer, studying what he might believe is another puppy staring right back at him, with the on‑screen caption explaining the context: “My 8 week old Golden seeing his reflection for the first time.”
Soon, Hugo circles around the mirrored table, clearly trying to figure out where this mystery dog is hiding. At one point, he pauses completely, lifts a paw, and glances behind the mirror as if he is doing his own little investigation. His owner wrote in the video’s caption, “This was 5 minutes after bringing him home for the first time. he walked around and scratched at this table non stop – we felt so bad.” Moreover, the owner wondered, “Do you think he thought it was his sibling ??!!”
Viewers certainly thought so, and they had plenty to say about it. One commenter wrote, “He’s very smart and curious! Some dogs don’t see their reflections.” Another said, “Haha aww this is so cute,” adding, “puppies are so curious,” while someone else wrote, “Bless him. He’s looking for that puppy to play with.” Many viewers zeroed in on how intelligent Hugo seemed, noting moments like when he checked behind the mirror. As one person put it, “Pretty smart to look on the other side.”
Whether the puppy truly thought he had found a long‑lost sibling or was simply confused by this strange look‑alike, his adorable confusion in the video has brought smiles to countless people.
