The fridge door barely cracks open in a hilarious TikTok video, and Dex the Golden Retriever is already there. TikTok user @dexthegolden shared the video, showing how the Golden Retriever sits just off to the side and locks eyes with his owner the second the fridge opens — he is silent but extremely judgmental. Dex doesn’t bark or jump around; instead, he just stares like he is giving off a warning.
Golden Retriever reacts when the fridge opens
The Golden Retriever’s intense stare in the video is the kind that says, “I saw that,” even if all you did was grab a bottle of water. Besides, Dex’s perfect timing is comedic. He appears from the side of the tall fridge like a hall monitor, head tilted, eyes narrowed, observing every move as his owner films him. The caption speaks on his behalf, “Just checking…” — but with the kind of look he has, it feels more than just that.
Viewers could resonate with the moment. One joked, “You better not touch my cheese,” while another wrote on the dog’s behalf, “You opened the fridge and you didn’t offer me a cheese snack?” A third user crowned Dex the kitchen “taxman,” while another added, “everytime I open the freezer I have three Goldens running to claim the ice tax.”
Additionally, a lot of people couldn’t get over how Dex’s head pops into frame in a way that makes him look like he’s floating, with one commenter quipping, “Where does their head come from,” and another asking, “Why is he… on the ceiling?” And then there were the comments that echoed Dex’s energy, such as, “I’m watching you, Wazowski. Always watching.” And that does feel like this Golden Retriever’s voice in the video.
Most dogs learn fast that opening a fridge can mean good things, including cheese, leftovers, a sneaky bite, or even just attention from their owner — and Goldens, especially, don’t miss an opportunity to supervise if there is a snack in the picture.
