The unfortunate thing about having dogs is the unspoken rule that no matter what annoying thing they do, we may never be angry with them. They’re pros at reminding us how cute and sweet they are, and they’ll use it as needed to keep us from getting heated.
For example, being a 2-year-old Golden Retriever means Cosmo is the most adorable boy in the world—but he’s also in his toddler era. That means, even if Mom’s trying to catch a snooze, he has a long list of things to do before he can fall asleep with her, like fetching his emotional support sock just because.
A Golden Retriever looks at the camera while lying in a cozy bed.Image via Unsplash
The hilarious and all too relatable clip shows what a difference the three-year age gap between Cosmo and his Golden Retriever bother, Loki, can make. While the oldest pup child is on board with sleepy time, Cosmo’s not quite there yet.
Sorry to Mom for no sleep, but this is one can’t-miss video for anyone who’s ever tried to share a bed with an active pup!
Those curly-crimped locks are too much for my heart to take! I’d be willing to bet the busy bee Cosmo isn’t much of a morning “person” after all of this. He’s making me tired just watching, but at least he got his sock!
As explained, the funny pups are used to crawling into bed with Mom, but since she and her husband have been sick, Dad’s in the guest room. It’s why Cosmo has ample bed space and the run of his bedroom kingdom for the time being. So what happens next?
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The Update We All Needed
If you wondered how things went after this whole debacle, you’re in luck. A follow-up video shows Mom chatting with the “bed diva” about the current situation and how things are about to change: Dad is moving back into the bed, and Cosmo will have to share space… and his mom again.
The look on his face as she tells him this is priceless!
Maybe one day, Cosmo will settle down a little earlier so everyone gets a good night’s rest. Or, maybe 5 hours is just a starting off point for him to see how much he can get away with while being irresistibly cute!
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This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Dec 29, 2025, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.