Dogs rarely forget where they’ve placed one of their favorite items. Actually, they even seem to know where we misplace our own things. I don’t know why they’re so smart, but it’s pretty cool to see their minds going to work.
This describes Golden Retrievers Blue and Bonnie, and little Boone. When their trusty ball slipped under the oven, they weren’t going anywhere until Mom noticed and helped get it out. Call them everyday heroes, or call them doggy Sherlock Holmes personified—they’ll get the job done!
Closeup of a Golden Retriever holding a ball in his mouth.Image via Unsplash
(Image via Unsplash)
This family of clever pups collectively used their telepathy to get the ball back. OK, so technically, planting themselves in front of the oven, waiting for someone to lend a helping hand, is a form of telepathy, right? Watch the little detectives sniff out their beloved ball!
As Mom joked, “Blue can always sniff out a ball,” and you can tell by the way he’s dramatically overflowing with sadness (to make his point), he knows what he’s doing. It’s especially impressive because the ball traveled to that spot a week ago, and he remembered it.
When it’s Blue and Bonnie, it’s already a cute heist, but once Boone joins in, it’s a “pawty!” In case there’s a joke about how many Golden Retrievers it takes to (fill in the blank), it’s apparently three!
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The Golden Retriever Crew Does Everything Together
It’s kind of surprising that Blue, Bonnie, and Boone don’t have more followers. After going viral several times over, the trio of Golden Retrievers continues to show off the close bond. In a video from 2024, Mom caught the three adorable pups having a secret powwow, probably plotting how to get more treats!
I’m sure at least one of the three will lose another ball to the oven again at some point, so Mom should stay on alert. If she doesn’t, Blue has no issues with giving another dramatic performance to get that thing out. Also, if any ball businesses need a furry little detective to test out the products every which way, give them a call!
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This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Feb 5, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.