Watching a dog wake up really does make you realize humans are doing mornings all wrong. In Atlanta, a ten-month-old pup named Harvey has the post-nap stretching down to an art. His mom, Lindsey Eaton, posted a moment on @mygoldenharvey that is so peaceful it’s almost therapeutic to watch. This Golden Retriever doesn’t rush anything — waking up looks more like a yoga class than the start of a busy day. The resulting video has people everywhere wanting to drop their phones and stretch their tired limbs themselves.
Golden Retriever captures hearts with big stretch after waking up
The clip starts with Harvey lying down on the hardwood floor, looking a bit dazed from sleep. His mom is right there next to him, kneeling down to offer some immediate belly rubs. Instead of jumping up to play, the Golden Retriever melts into the floor, fully committing to the affection. Then comes the main event: a massive, slow-motion stretch that seems to involve every single muscle in his body.
His fluffy front legs paddle through the air with so much enthusiasm that they actually disappear from the camera frame for a second. Just watching him is oddly calming, like the room itself gets quieter for a second. He looks completely content, eventually turning his head back toward his mom with a look that says “thank you” for the perfect wake-up service.
If you’ve ever lived with this breed, you know how quickly they lean into moments like this — especially when scritches are on the table. Harvey is very much a ten-month-old big baby who knows exactly how to manipulate his parents into giving him a massage post-naps.
The clip has already racked up over 7,500 likes, and the comments are exactly what you would expect. Everyone is busy saying “biiiig stretch” at their screens or obsessing over his fluffy coat. It’s hard not to feel a little jealous of his lifestyle. Harvey clearly knows how to take his time, and he’s not apologizing for it.
