Golden Retriever Won't Let Go Of His New Sibling's Baby Blanket And We're Crying

When it's time to welcome a newborn human baby into the family, the whole process can be stressful for any fur babies who were there first. Care must be taken to help pets adapt to the presence of the tiny person. A common recommendation is to first introduce the pet to something that smells like the baby, such as a blanket or clothing. That way, the animal can become accustomed to the baby's scent before the newborn arrives home.

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that blanket was Loki's baby & did not leave his side for months 🥹 highly recommend taking your dog a baby blanket from the hospital.. can't wait to do this again in a few months!! #dogs #tiktokdogs #dogsandbabies

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In a sweet TikTok video that's been viewed more than 4.7 million times and racked up over 652,000 likes, a golden retriever named Loki is given the new baby's blanket, which he then cuddles with and carries around in his mouth. The video is captioned, "That blanket was Loki's baby & did not leave his side for months 🥹 highly recommend taking your dog a baby blanket from the hospital.. can't wait to do this again in a few months!!" In response to a viewer's comment expressing confusion over the timeline, Loki's owner explained, "We are expecting baby #3! This was with our first."

Viewers were charmed by Loki's blanket-hogging behavior. "Awww ❤️ he's such a good big brother 🥹," one commented, and another stated, "He understands the assignment. There is a new puppy in the pack." One netizen shared a similar story about a baby blanket, writing, "Our dog used it on her bed and rolled around on it and then presented [it] to our newborn like it was [a] prize 😂."

In addition to getting a dog familiar with a new baby's scent ahead of time, there are other things an owner can do to help ensure that a doggo and a kiddo can become BFFs. Set up the baby's gear long before the child arrives home, so the dog gets used to being around the crib, stroller, car seat, and other new equipment. If the dog doesn't already know commands such as sit, stay, down, come, and drop it, make a point of teaching your pup these useful cues. Consider playing recordings of typical baby sounds, such as crying, then rewarding your pooch afterward, so your dog will learn not to fear a baby's cries.

It also helps immensely if your dog is a golden retriever, generally regarded as one of the best temperament dog breeds and also one of the most obedient dog breeds. "Goldens are the best breed out there and you'll never change my mind," stated one of the viewers of the TikTok video, and another agreed, writing, "Nothing better than a golden 🥹 (if you show my boxer this, I'll deny it)."

Want to see more videos of sweet and lovable goldens? Check out this golden retriever who makes friends with all the strangers on the train, and this golden retriever who gets a furry friend of her own — they're total sibling goals.