Are you the kind of dog parent who, thanks to a flexible work schedule, gets to hang out with your pup all day, every day?
Or are you part of the group that—despite the guilt—has to leave your four-legged best friend behind while you head off to work, hoping the house is still standing by the time you return?
Daiana Kreiman, from Miami, Florida, was recently faced with that exact dilemma. After swapping remote work for office life, one question lingered in her mind: how would her beloved Golden Retriever, Pumba, cope with being home alone?
To find out, Daiana installed a camera to keep tabs on him during the day. But nothing could’ve prepared her for what she saw on Pumba’s very first solo shift—it left her completely speechless.
Is This Really How He Spends His Day?
Daiana wasn’t worried about Pumba tearing the place apart or gnawing on anything he shouldn’t. This gentle boy is well-trained, fully certified, and knows all his manners like a pro.
But there was one thing Pumba never quite adjusted to—being alone.
So, when the day came for Daiana and her husband to leave him home for the first time in a while, she decided to take extra precautions. She installed a camera to monitor him just in case anything unexpected happened.
Little did she know, Pumba had his own surprise in store. As soon as the front door shut behind his parents, he climbed up onto the bed and spent the entire day in blissful slumber!
“They left me alone at home… So I did what any responsible adult would do: Took over the bed. Belly up. Zero regrets,” Daiana captioned the TikTok video she later shared.
Pumba didn’t move an inch. He stretched out in total comfort, belly to the sky, completely at peace.
Amused and amazed by what she’d just seen, Daiana couldn’t resist sharing the footage online. Within days, the video exploded across TikTok, sparking waves of laughter from viewers everywhere.
“I swear they wait for us to leave, so they can finally relax,” one person commented.
“Lying on the bed as if he worked a 12 hr shift,” another joked.
While this was the first time Pumba truly shocked his family with his “lazy day behavior,” catching him in silly sleeping positions isn’t exactly new.
Pumba has a talent for making himself cozy—no matter how ridiculous it might look. Whether he’s mid-nap with his tongue sticking out or flashing a goofy grin, he’s always camera-ready.
His parents don’t mind one bit. The bed? It’s his now. As long as Pumba is content and at ease—even when they’re not home—they couldn’t be happier.
Pumba’s Comfy Life
Aside from his signature snoozes, Pumba is living the ultimate Golden Retriever dream.
That’s right—he’s no couch potato.
Pumba plays fetch and trains with his dad in the backyard, soaks up weekend snuggles, chases golden hour walks, and even embarks on urban adventures whenever possible.
But if there’s one place that truly brings him joy—it’s the beach.
The moment he sees the waves or feels the sand under his paws, he lights up. Whether he’s running along the shoreline or simply gazing at the ocean, Pumba is in his element.
So no, he’s not just lounging around waiting for the house to himself. He’s a happy, lively pup who embraces every opportunity for fun. A true Golden Retriever through and through.
Want to see more of Pumba’s adventures? Follow along on his TikTok page—you won’t be disappointed!