Cuddle naps are sacred to Golden Retrievers, especially when they involve their favorite human and a perfectly broken-in couch, both of which make for the best sleep environment ever. When that moment gets interrupted, some Goldens will do absolutely anything to extend it, including questionable commitment to the performance.
This video captures one Golden Retriever being gently asked to wake up, only to double down on pretending she’s still asleep. Rather than moving, she slowly slides off the couch in the most dramatic, graceful way possible, never breaking the ruse that she’s still totally, 100% asleep. It’s dedication, and it’s impossible not to laugh. Take a look!
TikToker @parkerxpinot shared a video of a charming Golden Retriever named Pinot who knows how to commit to a bit, especially when sleep and attention are at risk. She’s having the best time, doesn’t want that to end, and fully knows the best strategy to extend the moment for as long as possible.
Respect to her for fully committing, too. Despite her mama getting up from their cuddle to gently encourage her to wake up, get off the couch, and go outside for a quick potty break, she holds on to the lie that she’s asleep. Yes, even when gravity comes into play, she holds strong.
Sure, she fell off the couch in a pretty, graceful, and committed way. Pinot tried to stay “asleep,” then tried to reason with her mom that it wasn’t, in fact, time to go out. Even when she’s on the floor, eyes open and tail wagging, nope… she’s still “asleep.”
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In the comments, people had a good time defending Pinot and commiserating with the pup’s mom with similar stories of their own.
One person wrote, “The comfy lip adjustments are my fav when you do them.”
Another shared, “My puppers gets SO excited for a before-bed potty because he loves going to bed. Sometimes gets up to go potty and then afterward looks at me like, ‘Let’s go, bedtime…’ and it isn’t bedtime.”
Someone else added, “How can they be so tired when 98% of the time all they do is sleep?”
Other comments included, “Ugh. I love me some sleepy mlems,” “You better let that angel baby sleep,” “Aww, how could u wake this adorable little thing up?” “The sleepy mlems mean—no pee, pee—just sleepy,” “Goldens are soooo dramatic,” “Listening? 0%. Love, hugs, and kisses? 1000000%,” and “The sleepy kisses instead of moving ALWAYS.”
One joked, “She was already sleeping… she stays in the spot until he gets home.”
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How Many Times Does a Dog Need To ‘Go Outside?’
As a dog parent, there are some health things you should keep an eye on, including how many times they have to go pee. Since pooches go outside to pee, it’s easier to track how often they do so. How many times is considered normal?
According to Purina, since all dogs are different, like people, there isn’t one number that fits all pups, but it can be generalized based on your pet’s age. For example, senior dogs might need to go out to pee more often because they don’t hold their urine as well as younger dogs do.
Because of that, you’ll want to make sure they have more chances to go outside. Puppies who are just learning to potty-train need more opportunities, too. When your dog is an adult and routines are established, you will probably get a good sense of how often your pup typically needs to use the bathroom.
Hopefully, your doggy won’t be too sleepy to go outside for a bathroom break, making it a little easier on you than Pinot does on her mom.
This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Feb 1, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.