When a new baby comes into the family, you can never quite predict how your pet may handle it. They might fall in love and become protective of the child. Or, they may feel a bit resentful and wish all the attention were focused solely on them. Sometimes, they can go back and forth between these ends of the spectrum.
One Golden Retriever has very strong opinions… but they’re focused on the baby’s toy rather than the actual baby. Meet Sir Theo the Golden, who is not a fan of a noise-making stuffed elephant. Take a look at this pup’s hilarious reaction, which screams, “Is anyone else seeing this?!”
“POV: Your dog hasn’t gotten used to your baby toys just yet,” Sir Theo the Golden’s family writes. “Adding peek-a-boo to the list of things Theo doesn’t like.”
Aw, poor Theo! We don’t blame him. That toy should come with a “Caution: May startle you!” warning.
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Viewers are quick to take Sir Theo’s side in this.
“No,” someone wrote. “That’s creepy. I’m with him on that.”
“That dog does NOT trust the fluffy talking elephant,” another pointed out.
Maybe he’s trying to protect the baby from this suspicious creature.
I love how he doesn’t back away and leave the baby. He’s checking out the toy with a quizzical expression. What a brave boy!
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“Imagine that going off at 2 a.m. 😭,” another person commented.
Imagine it? I’ve lived it! Sometimes these toys, especially as their batteries are draining, can go off without warning. It’s equally scary when it happens in the car. So, obviously, I don’t blame Sir Theo for wanting it gone—or silenced, at least, LOL! I can remember being relieved when batteries died in some toys, and I didn’t have any readily available to replace them.
Apparently, the old adage, silence is golden, applies to Golden Retrievers as well.
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Are Golden Retrievers Good With Children?
Sir Theo the Golden looks like he’s on duty, ready to guard this tot. So, are Golden Retrievers typically good with children? According to the American Kennel Club, this breed is a great fit for families. They’re trustworthy and easy to please.
It will be sweet for Sir Theo and this tot to form a strong bond. Let’s just hope there are mostly quiet toys in the years ahead. We’d hate to see this gorgeous Golden stressed out over nothing.
This story was originally reported by Parade Pets on Nov 10, 2025, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.