Most pets stay up late for Santa, but Bentley has much stricter priorities for his holiday evening. The famous Toronto pup from @thespicygoldenn refuses to let festive chaos ruin his internal clock. This hilarious video captures the Golden Retriever demanding his 9 p.m. bedtime on Christmas Eve. While holiday lights glow, the ‘spicy’ dog stands by the stairs to end the night. He clearly believes festive spirit is no excuse for being exhausted on Christmas morning.
Dog adheres to bedtime even on Christmas Eve in video
The scene opens in a beautifully decked-out hallway. And it’s here that Bentley stands with his front paws on the first step of the staircase. He stares at his mom with his signature judgy expression. As the owner noted, “Christmas Eve or NOT Mr Ben has a strict bedtime for us.” He refuses to budge as he takes his role as the household timekeeper very seriously.
Bentley soon moves halfway up the staircase for a better vantage point. He peers through the railings with a look of pure disdain. The background music in the video features Dwight Schrute’s funny “Learn Your Rules” song from “The Office.” This is the same pup who recently felt sad about a missing “cheese tax” at a party. It seems he is just as serious about his rest as his favorite snacks. And he expects his humans to learn the house rules quickly.
Eventually, the grumpy boy gives up on his socialite humans for the moment. He returns to the hallway and plonks down with a heavy, dramatic sigh. His body language screams frustration because the holiday party is still going. His owner admits that Bentley just wants to be in bed by 9 p.m. He truly is a unique Golden Retriever who values his beauty sleep.
The 4,100-plus likes tell us that Bentley’s relatable grumpiness has won over many tired viewers. His dedication to his 9 p.m. routine is both impressive and hilarious. Whether it’s holiday parties or snacks, this dog always knows what he wants. He is definitely the most organized member of the family.
