Golden Retriever Puppy ‘Plays Invisible’ for Overwhelming Sibling

Puppies are so much. They’re amazing, don’t get it twisted. The dog they become is worth the months of terror and anxiety. However, during that phase, please know that you’re not alone if you’re feeling like screaming into a pillow for hours at a time!

One of the cutest, yet most overwhelming dog breeds in the world is the Golden Retriever. They’re truly a classic: Everybody knows exactly what a Golden Retriever puppy looks like, and everybody wants one. However, they’re a lot to handle.

Recently, however, something very funny happened. One Golden Retriever puppy’s parents decided to get him a puppy, and it was the youngest one who got overwhelmed! His older brother came in hot, and he was just not ready to handle all that:

It’s not Hopper’s fault, though. He has five siblings, most of whom are rescues. His mom is awesome and loves providing homes to dogs in need! He’s used to dogs of all sizes, too, so he didn’t even try to go easy on the puppy. My favorite part is the way he boops the puppy’s chest with his nose, like, “Is this thing on?”

You can see that he means well, though: he’s in a play bow the whole time, and his tail is wagging. Eventually, the puppy will come around!

Golden Retriever Puppies Can Be Anxious

We tend to think of Golden Retrievers as completely invincible, outgoing dogs, and that’s typically the case. However, as puppies, they have yet to experience the world. They don’t get told they’re gorgeous every time they go for a walk, because many of them have never been on a walk before.

Socialization is vital: As soon as pups are fully vaccinated, they should be going out into the world, interacting with anyone they can. It’ll help save them some of that overwhelm!