Brrrr, it’s cold out. I don’t know about you, but I’ve been avoiding leaving the house if I don’t have too. It’s just too chilly! I know that one Golden Retriever feels me completely, judging from a video that’s gone viral on the internet. The dog looked positively miserable in the clip posted online. He was ready to go back inside, please and thank you.

Auggie is not a cold weather dog, I guess.  Not even his little bonnet and booties could make the cold bearable. The Golden Retriever looked chilled to the bone.

It wasn’t just a little cold outside — it was freezing. According to the video’s onscreen caption, the temperature felt like it was negative 6 degrees, which is far too cold for anyone to be taking a walk. But alas, every dog parent knows that you don’t get a day off from walking duties.

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Dressed in the cutest little bonnet, Auggie was ready to brave the cold! The hat squished his little face up and showed off his adorable chubby cheeks. The Golden Retriever wasn’t moving an inch, which probably means he wasn’t too keen to go on a stroll.

“Morning potty walk protest. Auggie says, oh heck naw,” the video’s caption jokes.

I hate to say it, but I agree with Auggie. It’s too cold to take a walk! The comments section was positively smitten with the Golden Retriever. Not that I blame them one bit.

“I just wanna smooosh his cheeks,” praised one person.

“OMG this is the cutest thing ever, the lil’ squish face,” someone else wrote.

“The squishy face is priceless,” chimed in a third commenter.

“Why does this look like my grandma?” another commenter teased.

Do Golden Retrievers Like Cold?

Auggie might not be a fan of the cold, but typically Goldens are totally fine in the chilly months. That’s because of their thick fur that protects them against the freeze.

That being said, you shouldn’t let your Golden stay outside for long stretches of time or overnight. Limit their exposure and pay attention to their body language when they’re outside. If they’re shivering or are reluctant to walk, it’s time to head back inside!

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This story was originally published by PetHelpful on Feb 3, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add PetHelpful as a Preferred Source by clicking here.