{"id":5117,"date":"2026-02-14T15:35:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T15:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pe-ts.fun\/?p=5117"},"modified":"2026-02-14T15:35:00","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T15:35:00","slug":"crafty-golden-retriever-steals-ipad-to-watch-favorite-show-like-a-little-tv-critic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pe-ts.fun\/?p=5117","title":{"rendered":"Crafty Golden Retriever Steals iPad To Watch Favorite Show Like a Little TV Critic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The kind of things dogs are into these days feels a little too much like raising my kids. Like them, my rescue <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/tag\/staffordshire-terrier\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Staffy;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>Staffy<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/tag\/corgi\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Corgi;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>Corgi<\/strong><\/a> have high standards when it comes to how they spend their free time. One must-have is that the TV <em>has<\/em> to be on, if only for background noise to stamp out the silence, or my pups will bark at <em>everything<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Oakley, the <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/tag\/golden-retriever\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Golden Retriever;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>Golden Retriever<\/strong><\/a>, would fit in my crew, but he&#8217;s a little more bougie with his iPad obsession. What he&#8217;s doing on there\u2014and the lengths he&#8217;ll go to, to have the iPad\u2014are hilarious (and exactly why my pups can&#8217;t have an iPad of their own!).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"A happy Golden Retriever smiles while posing outside.Image via Unsplash\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/X5yC6Kq4PAdRNMdwYwpZFg--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/parade_pets_articles_328\/4e68e106653d173fe161eb6b81479fda\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">\n<p>A happy Golden Retriever smiles while posing outside.Image via Unsplash<\/p>\n<p><span>(Image via Unsplash)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Dogs like what they like, and in this video, Oakley likes his <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/golden-retriever-ipad-kid-at-heart\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:iPad;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">iPad<\/a>. If Mom takes it away, he&#8217;ll promptly throw the biggest <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/pit-bull-with-sass-throws-toddler-tantrum\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:toddler tantrum;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">toddler tantrum<\/a> he can muster until he gets it back. Honestly, though, he&#8217;s so cute, I&#8217;d just hand it over.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">As Mom explained, he doesn&#8217;t play when it comes to this thing, but he&#8217;s not doing what other dogs do with theirs. While many pups enjoy having <em>Bluey<\/em> on the screen, this <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/ipad-kid-goldendoodle-puppy-interrupts-yoga-to-play-iphone-games\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:iPad kid;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">iPad kid<\/a> prefers playing a game. That&#8217;s right\u2014this <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/golden-retriever-on-diet-sneaks-kibble-container\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Golden Retriever;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Golden Retriever<\/a> is a gamer boy at heart, and no one will keep him from playing!<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/golden-retriever-reuniting-with-mom-true-love\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Related: Golden Retriever Reuniting With Mom Is the Picture of True Love;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Related: Golden Retriever Reuniting With Mom Is the Picture of True Love<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">About Oakley&#8217;s Favorite Game<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">There are a million and one things Mom could turn on that iPad, and Oakley may not care. As I said, the fan <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/golden-retriever-throws-toddler-style-fit-over-bluey\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:favorite among pooches is usually Bluey;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">favorite among pooches is usually <em>Bluey<\/em><\/a> because it&#8217;s made with colors dogs can see and voices that intrigue them.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Oakley&#8217;s passion isn&#8217;t <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/golden-retriever-loves-watching-cat-videos\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:watching cat videos;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">watching cat videos<\/a>; however, it&#8217;s a game called &#8220;Jolly Dog,&#8221; and it&#8217;s made for dogs! Described via the App Store as <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/jolly-dog-game-for-pets\/id1153421262\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:pet entertainment;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">pet entertainment<\/a> that offers &#8220;an endless loop where a bunch of different toys and creatures are living, squeaking, and running all around the screen just waiting to be caught.&#8221; In this clip, you can see how it works. <\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Oakley tries to catch the moving object like a pro. Talk about talent!<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Some dogs like to dig holes in the backyard, and others, like Oakley, would much rather stay clean and paw at a screen. Kids these days, <em>amIright<\/em>?!<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a href=\"https:\/\/emojipedia.org\/dog-face\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:\ud83d\udc36;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">\ud83d\udc36<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/newsletters\/parade-pets\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:SIGN UP to get \u201cpawsitivity\u201d delivered right to your inbox with inspiring &amp; entertaining stories about our furry &amp; feathered friends;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>SIGN UP to get \u201cpawsitivity\u201d delivered right to your inbox with inspiring &amp; entertaining stories about our furry &amp; feathered friends<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/emojipedia.org\/paw-prints\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:\ud83d\udc3e\ud83d\udc3e;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">\ud83d\udc3e\ud83d\udc3e<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><i>This story was originally published by <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/golden-retriever-steals-ipad-to-watch-show\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Parade Pets;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Parade Pets<\/a> on Feb 14, 2026, where it first appeared in the <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Pet News;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Pet News<\/a> section. 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