Jeter, the Golden Retriever, just woke up, and like many of us (for various reasons), he appears to be having some difficulty getting his thoughts together.
It doesn’t help that his papa is peppering him with questions about the previous evening. Poor pup.
“What did you do…?” Jeter’s pet parent begins to ask in a hilarious TikTok clip before stopping himself to begin a new line of questioning. “Who did you…? Where did you wake up? Who did you hang out with?”
This is certainly bringing back memories of my parents wanting answers—especially if I got in later than they expected.
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Judging by the questions, I can only imagine that Jeter was overserved the night before and is having some trouble piecing together what happened. Now, whether that was overdoing it on the pup cups at the local coffee shop or getting into a feline friend’s catnip stash is anyone’s guess!
Fans can’t get enough of this sweet fella and had lots to say about his morning confusion.
“Been smoking the kief!” one viewer suggested.
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Others had less nefarious explanations for Jeter’s apparent confusion.
“I can totally relate to this cutie-pie before my coffee hits!” another fan said.
“This is how I feel some mornings, but this pup is much cuter,” chimed in a third fan.
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Regardless of what’s behind a little morning sluggishness, Jeter still looks like a million bucks for just waking up. Look at that gorgeous face and beautiful coat! What a sweetheart!
Do Dogs Wake up as Confused as Humans Do?
Absolutely! They can be confused, disoriented, or startled when they wake up, particularly if they’re awakened abruptly from a deep sleep or REM cycle. This state often causes temporary dazed behavior, which is linked to a “sleep startle reflex,” where they may not immediately recognize their surroundings, resulting in confusion, or in some cases, protective, snappy, or fearful reactions.
Judging by Jeter’s disposition, I’m pretty sure this adorable fella is just a little confused and would be happy to go right back to sleep after all these annoying questions.
“What a buzzkill,” I imagine him saying about his pet pappa. “Now, where did that catnip go?”
This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Feb 12, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.