Most owners like to imagine their dogs as perfect angels who never cause trouble. But anyone who has lived with a pup knows the truth is far different.
Dogs are affectionate and playful, yet they also get into mischief without a shred of remorse.
I remember when my own dog would chew things he wasn’t allowed to or break household items. Then he’d flash that “guilty” look and earn instant forgiveness.
The truth is, these little troublemakers are part of why we love them so much. One Virginia woman had a similar experience when she checked her petcam, expecting her pup to be asleep, but instead saw something shocking.
A Pup With Mischief On His Mind
When Kathryn Summer left for work, she expected her Golden Retriever, Duke, to nap peacefully on the couch.
That might have been her plan, but Duke had an entirely different one. The moment she walked out the door, he launched his own mission to run wild and turn the house upside down.
Kathryn opened her pet camera, hoping to find her boy snoozing. What she saw was anything but.
Duke was sprinting around the room, leaping from sofa to sofa. He even bounded near the dishwasher and scrambled onto the kitchen counter.
Not stopping there, he decided to shred his dog bed right in front of the camera, then turned his attention to the wires connected to it.
Maybe Duke realized he was being monitored and figured removing the evidence was his best option. After all, who could blame him if no proof remained?
The Internet Reacts To Duke’s Chaos
When Kathryn saw the spectacle, she couldn’t help bursting out laughing. The whole scene was too funny not to share, so she posted the video on her TikTok channel.
Her clip quickly drew attention, and viewers flooded the comments with their reactions.
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 known for their endless energy, so living with one takes patience. Even when owners are exhausted, these dogs are busy looking for their next adventure.
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!”
That sentiment explains why so many families adopt them despite the mayhem.
This short video gave Kathryn and thousands online a good laugh, while also serving as a reminder that our pups may act angelic when we are around, but the moment we leave, chaos could be unfolding.