For most dog owners, getting a Golden Retriever to cuddle up at bedtime sounds like an easy request. But Gus clearly has other ideas. The adorable pup would much rather stretch out on the floor than climb into bed, leaving his owner with the hilarious task of doing the begging instead.
Golden Retriever’s owner has to beg him to come sleep in the bed
A funny Instagram video captures an unexpected bedtime struggle between a dog and his human. While many people love having their dogs curl up beside them at night, Gus prefers to sleep wherever he feels most comfortable. His owner follows him around the house, trying to convince him to come upstairs and join her in bed, but the Golden Retriever doesn’t seem ready to give in.
Gus eventually settles down beside a basket on the hardwood floor, seemingly perfectly content with his sleeping spot. Meanwhile, his human clearly wants some nighttime company. The video text hilariously sums up the situation, saying she is “begging my golden retriever to come sleep with me.”
The furry baby eventually makes his way toward the bedroom, but he still doesn’t seem particularly interested in snuggling. Later footage shows Gus stretched out comfortably on the bed, suggesting he finally decided it wasn’t such a bad place after all. The final caption perfectly captures the moment: “He’s like HERE DAMN.”
The caption describes Gus as a “teddy bear of a dog that hates cuddling.” While Golden Retrievers are often known for their affectionate nature and love of cuddles, Gus seems happy to defy that stereotype when bedtime rolls around.
He appears on the Instagram account @gusmygoldenboy, where his bio describes him as “Gus the Golden.” The account also notes that he is a disqualified show dog now living his best life in San Diego.
Gus’s hilarious refusal to immediately join his owner left fellow dog lovers amused, with many sharing their own experiences in the comments. One user wrote, “My golden loves to sleep on the hardwood floors in the hallway too! I always wondered why I bought so many beds.”
Another joked, “Gus is dealing with a Velcro human, it seems.” One viewer offered a heartfelt reminder, writing, “Remember that our pets live shorter lives than us. Give me everything before you regret it.” Another simply admitted, “That would be me.”
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