Most dog parents would agree their pets hear precisely what they want to hear. You can be standing right in front of them, speaking clearly, and still receive no response. Yet, the faintest sound from the kitchen can instantly grab their full attention. It’s as though dogs operate with two completely different listening modes. One Golden Retriever’s owner proves that the “selective hearing” theory in a video that many viewers are relating to.
Golden Retriever has two very different types of hearing in cute video
The account @hudsonbegood posted a video featuring Hudson, a Golden Retriever, whose selective hearing is on full display. On-screen text explains that Golden Retrievers have “two types of hearing,” and the clip quickly proves the point with a side-by-side comparison of Hudson’s reactions.
In the first example, Hudson is stretched out on the floor, looking completely relaxed and uninterested in his surroundings. His owner calls his name and asks if he wants to go outside for a walk. Despite the familiar words, Hudson doesn’t move a muscle. He remains sprawled on the floor, appearing content to ignore the suggestion entirely.
That indifference disappears almost instantly in the next moment. As soon as the sound of a peanut butter jar opening echoes through the kitchen, Hudson springs into action. The dog, who was lounging just seconds earlier, quickly gets up and heads straight toward his owner. His posture and focus make it clear that this is a sound worth responding to. His owner then presents the peanut butter jar, confirming exactly what caught his attention.
In the caption, Hudson’s owner adds that this special type of hearing isn’t limited to peanut butter alone. She notes that Hudson can also detect the sound of banana peels, suggesting his ears are finely tuned to anything remotely related to snacks.
Viewers found the video extremely relatable and filled the comments with stories of their own dogs’ selective listening habits. One person joked that those food-related sounds are “like music to their ears.” Meanwhile, another said Hudson clearly knows what he wants and when to respond. Others shared similar experiences, including dogs who appear instantly at the sound of a cheese drawer opening or an ice dispenser running.
