His reaction made his owner laugh (stock) (Image: Getty)
A golden retriever has won over countless admirers with his response upon discovering a new puppy is spending the night at his house.
Owner Idalis Bruno, 28, couldn’t help but laugh when her two year old dog‘s reaction when he learnt another golden retriever was a permanent addition – rather than merely a new playmate for the day.
In a viral TikTok clip, Beau is seen investigating the puppy’s crate whilst Wylder rests following a day of full of excitment with his new older sibling.
To Beau’s dismay, it was precisely at that point the realisation dawned that he would henceforth need to ‘vie’ for his owners’ attention.
Idalis, from Savannah, Georgia, told Newsweek: “What we thought was going to be a cute moment actually ended in uncontrollable laughter as we watched Beau investigate the situation with both confusion and concern.
“His head tilt says it all. He probably thought they were having a playdate until the night officially came to an end and he saw the puppy had fallen asleep in what was once his playpen.”
The clip has accumulated nearly 160,000 views within days and has garnered 14,000 likes.
Responding to the footage, one viewer said: “He’s like, ‘You better wake up, you’re going to miss your bus!'”.
Another viewer added: “What do you mean he’s here to stay?”.
A third person said: “Not impressed one little bit.”
Yet another commenter added: “Sleep good now ’cause you’re outta here in the morning.”
In another clip, the pair of dogs can be seen playing and cuddling together – suggesting Beau has welcomed his new sibling into both his home and heart.
How to introduce a new dog to an existing pooch
Battersea has shared advice on how to introduce a new dog to an existing dog in the family – and there’s one very important thing you should do before stepping into the house with them.
A statement reads: “When you first get home with your new dog, don’t go indoors straight away. Instead, take both of your dogs for a walk together in an area with lots of open space where they can take their time to explore and get to know one another at their own pace on more neutral ground.
“You may have to arrange for a friend or family member to help by walking one of the dogs so you can give them as much space as they need to relax.
“It’s natural to be excited, but try to be as calm as possible and allow them to interact in their own time. Don’t force them towards each other and don’t pick up either dog or try to push them to say hello, as this could create tension between them.
“Instead, praise any positive behaviours and let things happen naturally. Bear in mind that if you have had a particularly long or stressful journey home, your new dog might need a while to calm down on this walk before they’re in the right mood to calmly and successfully greet your resident dog.”
On top of this, you should make sure everything in your house is ready for your new arrival and watch out for signs of stress in both animals.
