Golden Retriever Happily Playing In The Yard By Himself Will Fill You With Joy

Rare is the person who can resist the allure of a happy golden retriever. Rarer still is the person who can resist the allure of a happy golden retriever tossing his ball for himself, leaping energetically in the air to catch it, and galloping around the yard to chase after it. In a charming TikTok video that's been viewed more than 257,000 times and liked over 69,000 times, Gus the golden retriever is shown entertaining himself with a ball outside while a child inside is heard giggling in delight at the wholesome scene. Written across the video is the description "My puppy playing by himself this morning while I cooked breakfast 🥹."

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Gus, whose TikTok bio describes him as a "disqualified show dog living his best life," emanates exuberance throughout the video, living up to the golden retriever reputation for being one of the best temperament dog breeds. One viewer commented, "There is something about watching a dog play [by] themselves that just feels ya with joy, you know?" Another added, "Just when you think dogs can't get any cuter 😭."

Several viewers lamented that their own fur babies weren't as self-sufficient as sweet Gus. "Congrats! My dog is not a solo player and will blank stare at me until I play with him," one wrote, while another asked, "Can he teach my golden?" A frustrated dog owner shared, "Wish mine would do that, all he does is dig holes and eat dirt 😩."

Numerous netizens suggested the wisdom of getting a golden retriever a furry friend of its own, suggesting that Gus would benefit from a playmate. "Get him a brother or sister now 🥺," one wrote, and another demanded, "This is the sign the universe is sending you to make you aware of the fact you need a second dog RIGHT NOW!!!!!!" But are dogs always happier in pairs?

Two dogs mean double the fun, joy, and love. As pack animals, dogs often thrive when given a buddy. Pooch pals can help keep each other entertained and increase the amount of exercise each gets. However, two dogs can also mean double the mess, noise, and expense. Some dogs simply prefer not to have other canines in the house. The best way to predict how your particular pet will respond if you adopt a dog is to observe how your pet reacts to other dogs encountered on walks or at the dog park. Interacting in a friendly, interested way is a good sign, while lunging and barking may be warning signs that your pet won't be receptive to a canine BFF. Gus could benefit from a bestie, but it's obvious from the TikTok video that Gus also knows how to amuse himself. As one viewer wrote, "The epitome of living your best life 🥺."

Want to see more goldens living their best lives? Check out this golden retriever who's obsessed with bath time, and these golden retrievers doing snow zoomies with their deer friend.