Golden Retriever’s Hilarious ‘Sleeping’ Act Charms Viewers

Quick Smiles:

• Brian the golden retriever’s ‘sleeping’ act has TikTok in stitches.
• Over 104,000 views and counting for Brian’s clever antics.
• Commenters praise Brian’s Oscar-worthy performance.

In the delightful world of TikTok, a golden retriever named Brian has taken center stage with his amusing antics. The video, shared by @lifeofbrian_gr, captures Brian’s clever ruse to avoid his owner’s request to move from his comfy spot.

As the video begins, a note sets the scene: “POV [point of view]: Your teenage golden retriever has selective hearing and pretends to be sleeping so he doesn’t have to go downstairs.”

Brian lies perfectly still, his eyes barely open, feigning sleep as his owner gently tries to coax him. The caption humorously notes, “it’s the eyebrows for me. If I don’t move then she won’t know I’m here,” showcasing Brian’s subtle defiance.

In a comment, the poster reveals Brian’s selective listening skills: “He is only 1, he can hear very well when it comes to food and playtime but just chooses not to use them at the times we need him to,” a sentiment many pet owners can relate to.

A study in Scientific Reports sheds light on Brian’s behavior, explaining that dogs, “are not sensitive to watching-eyes,” unlike humans who often change their actions when observed.

The study elaborates that while dogs understand social rules, they don’t modify their behavior simply because they’re being watched. This might explain Brian’s comfort in “pretending” to ignore his owner.

Interestingly, the study also mentions that dogs are slower to break rules when given direct commands, but this changes with new observers.

“For example, dogs are more likely to steal forbidden food when a novel observer replaces the person giving the command,” the researchers noted.

Brian’s antics have prompted a wave of amused reactions from TikTok users. Tracy joked, “Oscar-winning performance from Brian,” while Sadler playfully wrote: “I believe Brian.”

Users showered Brian with affection and approval, with comments like “good boy” and “He’s not having it.” O’Neil affectionately remarked Brian was “so clever,” while Sudo exclaimed, “awwwww, he’s cool,” and stevenanthonytiktok added: “Oh that’s so cute and funny.”

The video has not only captured hearts but also sparked laughter, proving once again that our furry friends know just how to brighten our days.

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