Video: Golden Retriever ‘Asks' for Permission to Swim but Doesn't Wait for It to Be Granted
TikTok video shows Golden Retriever running away to swim before his owner could reach him
Golden Retriever Whaler is an obedient boy, but he still plays by his own rules. His owner took to the TikTok account @whaler.and.flapjack to share how the dog asked for her permission to go swimming but ultimately took it upon himself to make the decision. He waited for his mom to permit him, but even before she could agree, he ran straight towards the water.
The video began with the owner documenting her and Whaler's interaction at what appears to be a lakeside. She stood on one side of the fence while Whaler looked intently at her from the other side that faced the water. The pet parent clarified that her Golden Retriever was staring at her in hopes of receiving permission to go swimming. However, the owner confessed that the dog would opt to dive into the water irrespective of what decision she makes.
As Whaler kept his eyes focused on his mom, she took it as an opportunity to inform him that he wouldn't go swimming. She advised him to join her on this side of the fence and not sprint the other way around. But it looks like the Golden Retriever already had his eyes set on his ultimate goal, which is to jump into the clear water. Just as the owner rushed to bring him with her, the dog took a sharp turn and leapt towards the lake.
No matter how much the owner expressed her disapproval, she failed to catch hold of Whaler, who ran faster than the speed of light. Meanwhile, netizens declared the Golden Retriever's victory. One user noted, 'They always wait til you get a little closer to take off running.' Another person hilariously commented from the dog's perspective, stating, 'Bye mom.'
The post Video: Golden Retriever 'Asks' for Permission to Swim but Doesn't Wait for It to Be Granted appeared first on DogTime.
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