Golden Retriever Saying Hello To Neighbor Dog Is The Best Thing You'll See Today
Golden retrievers are known to be super-sweet dogs, having a sunny disposition that matches their fur. So, watching this golden retriever on TikTok charmingly saying hello to a nextdoor neighbor's dog is on-brand for the breed, and it just might be the most darling thing you see all day.
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In the video, captioned "Dexter is the sweetest boy," the goldie tries to make a connection with the neighbor dog underneath the fence, having seemingly finished digging a very important hole that allows Dexter to reach his paw out to entice a friendly sniff. When the new friend's snout disappears, Dexter continues to just lay there, waiting.
"Awww and this is the start of a great friendship ❤️❤️," said one person in the comments. Meanwhile, another pointed out, "They need play dates. Our neighbor does that with us. It's important for them to." Just don't be surprised when one of them digs a hole large enough for them to go back and forth under the fence!
How dogs greet each other
Dogs have their own cute ways of saying hello, and it's more sophisticated than a simple tail wag. When two pups meet, they may approach in a gentle curve instead of marching straight at each other, which helps keep things friendly. A quick glance, a relaxed face, or a wiggly body is basically canine small talk that helps them convey, "Hey, I'm friendly!"
Then comes the sniffing. Dogs use their noses to gather information about who they're meeting, often starting with a quick nose-to-nose greeting before sniffing each other's butts. Yes, it looks hilarious to us, but it's serious business to dogs as it helps them discern each other's age, sex, stress level, and what they've been up to, among other things. Even while peeking through fences, pups may eagerly sniff each other, getting acquainted without actually sharing the same space.
Often, a greeting quickly turns into a playful bow, a wagging tail, or even leaping, meaning they want to play. When both dogs look relaxed and comfortable, that simple greeting can become the beginning of a fast friendship. Of course, not all dogs are going to get along, so be sure you're paying attention to reading your dog's body language and understand its history with other dogs, since you can't control what's going to happen on the other end.