A lot of people like to imagine their dogs as perfect little angels who never cause a single problem, but anyone who has actually lived with a pup knows that is not how it works.
Dogs can be endlessly sweet and playful, and somehow still be absolute mischief magnets, with zero guilt and a whole lot of confidence.
I still remember my own dog chewing on things he definitely was not supposed to, or knocking something over, and then hitting me with that look that said, I’m sorry, but also, I’d do it again, which instantly made it hard to stay annoyed. Those tiny troublemakers are honestly part of the reason they are so easy to love.
A woman in Virginia recently had the same kind of surprise when she checked her pet camera expecting peace and quiet, and instead found pure chaos.
A Golden Retriever On The Loose
Kathryn Summer thought her Golden Retriever, Duke, would settle for a peaceful nap on the couch as she left for work.
Duke, however, had other plans. The instant the door closed behind her, he embarked on a full-scale mission to turn the house into his personal playground.
When Kathryn checked her pet camera, she expected to see him snoozing. Instead, she witnessed a whirlwind of activity.
Duke sprinted across the room, leapt from sofa to sofa, and even ventured near the dishwasher before scrambling onto the kitchen counter.
Not stopping there, he shredded his dog bed right in front of the camera and then attacked the wires connected to it.
Perhaps he figured erasing the evidence was the smart move. After all, who could blame him if nobody caught it on tape?
The Internet Gets A Front-Row Seat
Kathryn couldn’t hold back laughter as she watched the spectacle. She quickly shared the video on her TikTok channel, and it went viral.
Viewers flooded the comments, amused and shocked by Duke’s antics. Had he gotten away with it, the damage could have been even greater.
One person commented: “Not him trying to unplug the camera for his grand finale.”
Had he succeeded, Duke could have wreaked even more havoc without anyone watching.
Another person said: “Having a red golden has made me question everything I’ve ever done wrong in my life. He’s so fucking nuts. He’s lucky he’s cute!”
Golden Retrievers are notorious for boundless energy, which means owning one requires patience, endurance, and a sense of humor.
Lastly, somebody commented: “Goldens only have 2 speeds. Pure chaos or sweet angels. There is no in between but that’s why we love them!”
Their ceaseless curiosity explains why so many families happily welcome them into their homes despite the inevitable chaos.
Kathryn’s video offered a hearty laugh to thousands while perfectly illustrating a familiar truth: dogs may appear angelic when we’re watching, but the moment we step away, they are often plotting their next adventure.