There’s no such thing as a low-maintenance Golden Retriever — not emotionally, at least. They love hard, play hard, and apparently, pout even harder. One Golden named Wally recently showed us that dogs can absolutely have a “long day” and need to decompress just like anyone else. Thankfully, his mom was there to provide comfort, emotional support, and, most importantly, a video of the whole dramatic exchange.
Instagram video shows Golden Retriever’s reaction when his mom comforts him
Wally is a sensitive soul and has big emotions, really big. The Golden Retriever recently became the center of attention on Instagram after his owner shared a touching video of him needing some serious emotional comfort. The clip starts with Wally sitting quietly in front of the camera, looking unusually somber. Picking up on his mood, his mom begins speaking to him gently, asking why he’s feeling down.
She goes on to reassure him, listing all the good things that happened that day: how his grandma and aunt came over, how he got not one but two new toys. Wally, however, doesn’t seem too convinced. As she holds up his new carrot toy in an effort to spark some excitement, the sad-eyed pup barely glances at them. Instead, he nudges his head into her face, seeking comfort over distractions.
The most touching part of the video comes when Wally keeps leaning into his mom, resting his head against her as she pets him softly. His eyes close for a moment, as if he is soaking in every word and every gentle touch. “It’s okay, you don’t have to be sad,” she says, as she pets him with calm, quiet affection.
In the caption, his mom summed up the moment, writing, “Golden Retrievers really do feel everything.” And judging by the comments, viewers couldn’t agree more. One person wrote, “He misses his Grandma and aunty. Such an emotional boiiiii.” Another commented, “He needs an emotional support human.” Many users expressed how much they wanted a Golden Retriever after seeing the video, with one commenter adding, “They really make my heart smile.”
