Puppies have a lot to learn before they become adults, including how to communicate their needs effectively. As they grow, puppies go through a trial-and-error phase where they start to learn how to ask for what they want, which can result in some pretty funny situations.
That’s what we see in this video clip of a Golden Retriever puppy upset with his parent because his food is late. But he’s not sure how to explain that while still trying to be a good boy. The result is a really cute, somewhat passive-aggressive response to the late dinner that might be the cutest communication hiccup we’ve seen. Take a look!
@george_thegoldenboy shared this video on February 11 of the tiny Golden Retriever puppy who is angry, very in love, and trying to follow the rules all at the same time. Those three things don’t always mix well, and because of that, we’re left with this adorable clip.
George wants to follow the rules and give his mama a kiss when she asks, but he’s also upset dinner is 3 seconds late. In true Golden fashion, he does what’s expected and shows he’s upset, but in a very tame way by giving slightly mad kisses.
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In the comments, so many people chimed in to give sweet George some compliments, which he very much deserves.
One person wrote, “How do you teach him to kiss?”
Another shared, “They put up with anything for dinner.”
Someone else added, “Beyond cute.”
Other comments included, “This is too beautiful, better than any human,” “Don’t show this to my Humie because she will do the same,” “Oh my godddd, cute,” “Omgg, mine does this too,” “I do this, too,” and “Aww, adorable.
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How Often Do Puppies Need To Eat?
George was pretty annoyed that his dinner was a few seconds late, because being a puppy, he has a lot of growth spurts and a lot of growing to do. And to have enough energy to do all that growing, puppies need to eat a lot, experts say.
According to PetMD, puppies should eat about three times a day, and the amount of food depends on your dog’s age and breed. The site says that having smaller, more frequent meals is typically best for growing puppies, so they can feel full while maintaining the energy baseline needed for their growth.
As we see with cute Georgie, a puppy can get a little cranky when it’s time to eat, and there’s no food available yet.
This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Feb 21, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.