Golden Retriever Guilty Of Being A 'Minor Inconvenience' Is Too Cute To Be Mad At
When pets love you, they show it — usually by way of following you around and being by your side every chance they get. For this golden retriever on TikTok, that means always seemingly being in the wrong place at the wrong time, while also being completely adorable as he's doing it. Need help with the dishes? He's there, sitting in the exact spot you want to stand. Taking a shower? Surprise! He's lying right where you need to step out. But there's zero way you can be mad at such a precious pup!
@maui.thegoldenpup Just add some minor inconvenience #goldenretriever
Nicknamed "in the way aholic" by his pet parent, who sees his antics as an adorable means to "just add some minor inconvenience," the gorgeous golden always seems to be in the closest proximity possible. Watching. Waiting. "He's so polite with it 😭😭😭," one viewer pointed out, as others dropped funny pics of their dogs also getting in the way, with one big dog being shown sound asleep under the open dishwasher door. Never take it for granted as one of the many signs your dog loves you.
Why do pets get in your way?
Both dogs and cats are masters of getting in the way when their owner is on the move and/or doing important things. In fact, cats are well known for always being underfoot at the worst possible moment as their human is walking (think: carefully maneuvering down the stairs with a basket of laundry). It's all because they want your attention and get excited about daily activities.
Yes, pets get in the way on purpose, to some extent. By following you around, they are hoping you will look down and remember to feed them, play with them, or just give them a nice pat. They're also expressing their love and interest in taking part in what you're doing. And of course, if it ends with them getting a yummy treat, all the better!
In general, dogs and cats are social animals, full of curiosity and wanting to be part of the action. Are you getting ready to feed them? Take them for a walk? Lie down and take a nap? If so, they want to know, and hopefully be on the receiving end of anything you can include them in. Sometimes, there could be some stress or signs of separation anxiety involved, so being near you can offer them some comfort. It's all par for the course when you own a pet!