Some puppies fight sleep like it’s their job, but Charlie the Golden Retriever puppy relies on his mom’s face massage to handle it. And this adorable video from @thegoldenlifeofcharlie_ on Instagram is proof. In the video, Charlie sits on a couch as his owner gives him a slow face massage to help him wind down. The on-screen text explains, “Giving my puppy a face massage to help him sleep.”
Golden Retriever puppy enjoys face massage from owner before nap time
The video shows how the Golden Retriever puppy looks more than ready for a nap during the face massage. He sits patiently while his owner gently rubs both sides of his face, working around his cheeks and ears. His head tilts back, tongue sticks out for a second like he is melting into it, eyes start to close, and he drifts into a calm and peaceful realm.
Once the massage ends, Charlie does not escape his peaceful state. The Golden Retriever puppy folds down into his spot and settles in for a nap in the video, proving that the face massage was part of his bedtime schedule.
The video’s caption states the obvious: “Charlie loves a face massage.” A gentle touch can calm dogs the same way it calms people, helping them feel safe, lowering their high energy, and drifting them into a state of rest instead of play. Besides, if a face massage usually comes right before sleep, Charlie starts to learn the routine.
Viewers sounded like they wanted to receive the treatment, too, as we all do. One Instagram user commented, “Love me a face massage,” while another called the whole thing “So sweet.” A third user joked that their own dogs enjoy it as well, but one “won’t sit still long enough.”
This Golden Retriever may still be a puppy in the video, but he already understands the power of a good face massage. Moreover, just a few minutes of attention can definitely put him straight to a cozy nap.
