Boston winters usually mean slush and salt, but for Wally, it’s prime hunting season for the world’s best branches. His mom at @wally.meets.world caught the whole thing on camera — Wally, mid-pride, presenting his newest treasure. Rather than sprinting off with it, the dog pauses and gives his mom time to grab her phone, which feels very intentional. Somehow, this Golden Retriever also knows exactly how to work his best angles for the camera. The whole video gives off that exact energy his owner joked about, like someone proudly posing with a fish, just significantly cuter.
Golden Retriever ‘loves to pose for photos with his sticks’ in video
The clip opens with Wally already in position, standing on dry grass like he’s waiting for a cover shoot to begin. He is clutching a stick that is honestly impressive enough to be a “side gig on eBay.” When his mom asks if he’s ready for a photo, he freezes instantly. He just blinks, holding the perfect angle while she moves around him.
The best part is the manual “clicking” sound his mom makes to mimic an old manual camera. Every time she says “chuk chuk,” Wally stays perfectly still, keeping his eyes locked on the lens. Only when she finally calls him a good boy does he break character. Then he walks forward, still proudly carrying his emotional support branch.
If this feels effortless for him, that’s because it kind of is. We’ve seen him before when he was learning how to give his mom the perfect hug. This Golden Retriever conducts himself in a way that feels almost human, and people definitely pick up on it.
The post has already pulled in 3,200 likes from fans who absolutely love his modeling skills. Commenters are obsessed with his pride and that specific “camera” sound his mom makes. It’s clear that as long as there are sticks in Boston, Wally will be there to strike a pose. He really is the most photogenic hunter on the internet.
