A hilarious Instagram video from @culinory.pet proves that the feeling of a mom fetching someone from grandma’s house when they don’t want to is universal, even for a dog. And Echo the Golden Retriever is adamant: you don’t cut visits to grandma’s house short. He sulks and looks unimpressed, understandably so.
Dog’s reaction to mom picking him up early from grandma’s house is hilarious
In the video, the dog sits at the top of the stairs, sulking like a teenager. He gives his mom a look when she asks him to leave grandma’s house, the kind of look that could stop her in her tracks. On-screen text spells out the context: “When mom picks you up early from grandma’s house.”
Echo’s expression slowly changes from calm to deeply disappointed. His muzzle crinkles, his teeth show, he sticks out his tongue, and his eyes narrow into an amusing snarl. He looks exactly like someone who just realized playtime is over.
The caption echoes the Golden’s inner voice, reading, “Why is she ALWAYS early?” And truly, why do moms always have to pick you up when you are just getting started? This disappointment was quite visible on Echo’s face.
Viewers loved the dog’s antics, with one writing, “No I said I don’t want to go??,” and another spoke for many when they said, “Grandmas are the best❤️❤️❤️.” A third commenter explained everything in one sentence: “Grandmas always got the treats ?,” so we perfectly understand Echo’s reaction.
Dogs easily learn which person means extra treats and fewer rules, and Grandma’s place usually ticks both boxes. Getting picked up “early” means leaving a steady stream of praise, affection, treats, and attention — and that scrunched-up face looks like his way of complaining about the end of the party.
Plenty of dogs would happily extend their sleepovers at grandma’s, but this Golden Retriever has no option but to maybe convince his mom to add a few extra minutes to the next visit.
