There is something incredibly powerful about realizing you are funny, and this Golden Retrieverhas absolutely had that moment. The clip opens with a 4-month-old baby girl sitting in her baby seat, already laughing so hard she can barely catch her breath. Across from her is a Golden Retriever with a stuffed octopus toy, shaking it around with full commitment, like he just discovered his calling.
And honestly? He did.
The timing is perfect. The baby laughs. The dog goes harder. The dog shakes the toy again. The baby loses it all over again. It is a feedback loop of joy, and neither of them seems interested in stopping anytime soon.
The adorable video, shared on the TikTok account @sydneytaylor05, has people in the comments immediately clocking what was happening. One person wrote, “I just know the dog is eating it up,” which feels extremely correct. Another added, “Dog is living for the laughs, too!” because yes, he absolutely is.
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Another commenter summed up the moment perfectly with, “He’s performing for his new tiny audience.” And that is exactly what it feels like. This is not random play. This is a show. The baby is seated. The performer is on stage. The octopus is a prop.
Someone else added, “Every dog needs a kid, and every kid needs a dog.”
The baby looks genuinely delighted, and the caption says it best: “She’s like, ‘Wow, this guy is good. Has he been here the entire time?’”
Golden Retrievers are known for being intuitive, playful, and deeply people-oriented dogs, and this clip is a perfect example of that. He is tuned in. He knows what’s working. And he is absolutely going to keep doing it.
This is not just a funny moment. It is the beginning of a lifelong friendship, built on laughter, a stuffed octopus, and a pooch who just realized he crushes with a live audience.
How To Teach a Baby How To Interact With Dogs
Teaching children how to behave around dogs starts early, even before they’re old enough to understand rules. Calm, supervised interactions help normalize gentle behavior for both kids and pets.
As children grow, parents can model respectful actions, like using soft voices, avoiding grabbing ears or tails, and giving dogs space when they need it. Explaining dog body language in simple terms (such as when a pup looks tired or wants to be left alone) helps kids learn empathy and boundaries.
When kids and dogs are taught to coexist thoughtfully, it builds trust on both sides. Pups learn that children are predictable and safe, while kids learn how to interact kindly with animals who share their home.
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This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Jan 20, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.