Dad Gets Pile of 5 Golden Retrievers as Wakeup Alarm and It’s the Best Chaos
Nobody likes to hear their alarm clock go off in the morning, and many of us hit snooze more times than we should. Now imagine if, instead of an alarm clock, you had a pack of your favorite dogs come and wake you up. That's what one dog dad wakes up to each morning when his five Golden Retrievers rush in to say good morning!
Cookie, Honey, Jack, Bruce, and Star, also known as 5 Shades of Golden on TikTok, posted a video at the end of August showing how they wake their dad up. When mom asks if they're ready, their excitement is contagious, and they can't wait to get up the stairs to see him. Make sure your sound is on so you can hear them talk to dad!
It was so sweet that the 5 Goldens brought him his shoes! I wonder if dad usually gets up and takes them for a walk. They were clearly excited to see him! Commenters were swooning over the Golden Retriever alarm clock. @J T said, I would be in heaven waking up under the Golden Retriever pile!" and @James Lambert757 agreed, "This is how I want to be woken up!" @Appleman1998 pointed out, "Everyone has a shoe or sock or something and all the cute snorting!" I laughed when @Laney said, "This video is just so Golden Retriever - everything about it!"
Related: Dog Mom's Accurate Depiction of Waking Up With a Golden Retriever Is Cute and Chaotic
Can Golden Retrievers Be Aggressive?
We all always think of Goldens as happy-go-lucky, friendly dogs that everybody wants to be around. They're lovable, fun, entertaining, and super social. In fact, Forbes ranked them as the 3rd most popular dog breed of 2024 (French Bulldog was ranked 1st followed by the Labrador Retriever). I've never seen an angry Golden, but just like with any other dog breed, they can become aggressive if they need to be.
Dogster shared the Top 9 reasons that Goldens can become aggressive: abuse, neglect, fear/anxiety, illness/pain, certain illnesses, lack of exercise, danger/threat, lack of socialization, and irresponsible breeding. All of these make sense, and many can be avoided or treated. Make sure your dog gets early socialization and plenty of exercise. If your dog is in pain or ill, a trip to the vet is in order. You many need to get specialized help to deal with an abused or neglected dog, but with time, love, and patience you most likely can win them over.
How can you tell if your Golden is showing signs of aggression? Dogster says to look for:
Squinting, turning head or body away from the situation, and avoidance of eye contact
Licking of the lips or yawning
Flattening of the ears tightly against the head
Crouching down and tucking the tail under the body
Freezing in place and stiffening of the body
Snapping
Biting
It's hard to imagine a Golden becoming aggressive, but it can happen. Of course, prevention is the best way to avoid your Golden becoming aggressive. Watch for triggers that upset your pooch and try to avoid them. Is it other dogs or strangers? Redirection and/or training may be in order. Dogster also reminds, "Remember to not use treats, toys, or praise, or your dog will think that aggressiveness is a good thing because you’re rewarding the behavior." It's a good reminder to keep in mind no matter what kind of dog you have at home.
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