Golden Retrievers’ Paddle Boarding Mayhem With Dad Is Pure Comedy Gold

Golden Retrievers’ Paddle Boarding Mayhem With Dad Is Pure Comedy Gold originally appeared on Parade Pets.

Dogs, such as Golden Retrievers, like to be part of the action. Whether walking through city streets, playing in a park, or spending a day at the beach, these outgoing and sociable dogs are always down for having a good time.

Their extroverted, eager-to-please, and loyal traits make them one of the most popular family dogs in the U.S. So, it’s no surprise they also enjoy a perfect summer day out on the water.

Sunshine, a soft breeze, and your dogs right by your side on a paddle board sounds idyllic. But for one dad and his two Golden Retrievers, that peaceful picture quickly turned into a floating comedy show.

Take a look at the chaos unfolding in this video from July 15:

Gamja and Chip didn’t need to be asked twice, or maybe even once, before jumping aboard for an adventure. At first, things seemed to go smoothly as Dad helped them onto the paddle board. But in Golden Retriever form, their playful energy didn’t stay contained for long.

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Within seconds, these pups were moving around the board and right between “Appa’s” legs. He did his best to maintain balance, but the inevitable happened, and he took a splashy tumble into the water. True to their breed’s devoted nature, both Goldens jumped in right after him, making sure their favorite human was okay.

Undeterred, Dad climbed back up and gave it another go. But these glorious goofballs had other plans, and round two ended the same way with another unplanned dip. Sure, it may not have been the calm afternoon he had in mind, but it delivered a whole lot of laughs.

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Fans couldn’t get enough. One commented, “The way he was so close to not falling off, LOL.” Another added, “So adorable! My dream is to take my girl to see the beach for the first time!”

Golden Retrievers are known for their love of water, and their enthusiasm often leads to moments just like this, filled with pure, unfiltered joy and a bit of chaos mixed in.

Life with dogs isn’t always neat, but it’s always better with them by our side, especially when they’re making memories that’ll keep us laughing for years to come.

Golden Retrievers’ Paddle Boarding Mayhem With Dad Is Pure Comedy Gold first appeared on Parade Pets on Jul 27, 2025

This story was originally reported by Parade Pets on Jul 27, 2025, where it first appeared.