Golden Retriever Puppy’s Pure Joy Over Playing With Watermelon Is Contagious

Golden Retriever Puppy’s Pure Joy Over Playing With Watermelon Is Contagious originally appeared on PetHelpful.

If you need a little something to brighten your day, this video of a Golden Retriever puppy named Goose playing with a watermelon is exactly what you’re looking for. And if you’ve never thought about giving your dog a melon to play with, consider this your sign to try it!

The video begins with Goose’s dad setting the watermelon on the floor for him to check out. Goose’s reaction is immediate and absolutely a joy to see! Make sure your sound is on because the song that accompanies the video makes it even better!

My kids actually sent me this TikTok and said, “Mom! You have to write about this one!” They also said that now we have to go to the store to get our pooch a melon, which I can’t disagree with. Goose’s excitement is contagious, and we can’t wait to see if our fur baby has the same reaction!

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Commenter Reactions to Goose the Golden Retriever Playing with a Watermelon

It probably won’t come as a surprise that Goose’s video went wildly viral, racking up nearly 20 million views, 2.5 million likes, and close to 10,000 comments. People couldn’t get enough of watching all that pure puppy joy in action!

@chokedemturtles got more than 83,000 likes when they admitted, “I’m not sure I’ve ever been as happy as goose with a watermelon lol!” @Princess Polly agreed, “I aspire to be like Goose one day…”

Some big named brands stopped by to comment, too. @Dutch Bros Coffee swooned, “This is the cutest thing ever!!!” Fast food chain @Krystal said, “We want what he’s having.” @Honey Maid pointed out, “It’s the little things in life.” @Nat Geo Animals added, “We feel the same way tbh…”

@Sarah asked what we were all wondering about the sweet treat, “But how did you learn this is what brings him happiness in life?! LOL!” We’re guessing it was probably by accident, and it was a happy accident at that!

Watermelon can be a great summer treat for dogs since it’s both refreshing and hydrating. You can serve it to them as soon as you cut it or freeze it for a fun treat. Just make sure to remove any seeds and the rind, as both can cause digestive issues, including diarrhea or stomach upset. That would definitely kill the mood!

Golden Retriever Puppy’s Pure Joy Over Playing With Watermelon Is Contagious first appeared on PetHelpful on Jul 24, 2025

This story was originally reported by PetHelpful on Jul 24, 2025, where it first appeared.