Anyone who has ever tried walking their dog knows that it’s not always as simple as attaching a leash and heading out the door. Some puppies practically jump with excitement as soon as they see their leash, while others turn the experience into a playful battle of wills. For a dog owner and her mischievous Golden Retriever, Bear, this playful confrontation has become a daily ritual, and a hilarious video of it is making everyone online smile.
Video captures Golden Retriever’s ‘daily confrontation’ with owner and leash
Bear made a big impression on Instagram after his owner posted a video showing their daily ‘standoff’. The clip begins with Bear’s mother slowly approaching him with a leash in her hand. Instead of greeting her enthusiastically, Bear freezes in place and fixes his eyes on her every move. It’s like he’s evaluating his strategy, preparing for what’s to come.
As she gets closer, Bear’s tail begins to wag; at first slowly and carefully, then faster and faster, signaling his excitement and impending mischief. Just when she’s within arm’s reach, Bear walks past her with comic timing. Her mother can’t help but laugh, calling the whole scene a familiar experience for “dog moms” everywhere. Her caption read, “Dog moms will understand,” and judging by the flood of comments, she was absolutely right.
One viewer noted: “I love how her cock gets faster the closer she gets lol.” Another said: “This is such golden behavior! Someone else broke down the moment accurately: “The look. Then the tail breaks. Then you’re screwed.” One fan even turned the scene into a simulated duel, writing, “You know when to draw your weapon when that tail starts wagging, so you have the upper hand on them. The tail is a dead giveaway in a duel.”
Although Bear’s play is fun and harmless, putting a leash on the right way is important for every dog’s safety. Experts recommend letting dogs sniff and become familiar with the leash before attaching it. Always make sure the collar or harness fits snugly, but not too tight. So you should be able to slip two fingers between it and your dog’s neck. Additionally, rewarding your puppy with treats or praise can help him associate the leash with something positive.