Golden Retriever Gets Curious About Ducks and Goes for a Swim [Video]

• What started as a leisurely stroll for this golden retriever ended up as a swimming adventure.
• While having a walk through the park with his mom, he couldn’t resist investigating some ducks swimming in the pond.
• Without a warning, Winston jumped in the water to get a closer inspection.

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Meet Winston, a naturally curious and lovable golden retriever.

Posted on his TikTok account, winthegolden, the video shows Winston paddling along in the middle of a canal, still attached to his leash. The audio says: “Yup, that’s me. You’re probably wondering how I ended up in this situation.”

@winthegolden #GoldenRetriever #dogsofttiktok #humbled #animallover ♬ Originalton – POV’s

What happened was: Winston was walking along the canal at Charlotte’s Freedom Park in North Carolina when he saw three ducks in the water. Without warning, Winston jumped into the water, swimming toward the ducks. He almost took his owner with him in the water.

The funny incident was posted on TikTok. Later last week, Winston’s account posted another video—this one with additional context.

@winthegolden

Reply to @bb_891 original audio of my Hooman definitely wanting me to get those ducks 🦆🦆🦆 #GoldenRetriever #dogsofttiktok #vibing ♬ original sound – Winston

This time, we hear Winston’s owner (regrettably, it turns out) saying, “Winston what are those?” as he trots by the floating birds. As he readies his jump into the water, his owner realizes it’s too late.

“No! Oh! Winston!” she says as he flops into the water. The next we hear from her, she’s encouraging her now-swimming dog to rejoin her on land for a soggy walk home.

But we can’t really blame this adorable golden. Experts will tell you how friendly and playful they are, and their love for retrieving is right there in the name—hence their skill as hunting dogs, too. So it’s hard to blame ol’ Win—his doggie instincts took over when he spotted those ducks, golden retriever-style!

Taking your dog on regular walks helps with their physical and mental fitness—plus some added excitement if you spot some wildlife. But, we’ve learned from Winston, it’s better to look and not chase, especially when you’re exploring a city park.

Source: Daily Paws