Golden Retriever 'Helps' His Mom Use the Bathroom-but It's Not Helpful at All
There's a moment every dog parent hits where privacy quietly stops being a thing. You think you still have it, you close a door, you take a breath… and then your dog reminds you that this is actually a shared experience now.
And if you have a puppy? It's less "privacy" and more "supervised at all times," whether you asked for that or not.
@chuckiethegolden_ Bathroom door's being closed from now on #baddog#goldenretriever#dogsoftiktok
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TikTok user @chuckiethegolden_ shared a clip of her Golden Retriever puppy, Chuckie, fully committing to being involved in a moment that really didn't require his participation. In the video, his mom is clearly trying to use the bathroom in peace… and Chuckie has decided that now is the perfect time to grab her underwear and start pulling.
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The captions say it all: "Send help" and "Bathroom door's being closed from now on," which honestly feels like the only logical next step.
Viewers immediately related:
• "They love our pheromones because they love us and it's our scent."
• "There's no privacy anymore, haha."
• "His little face though Hard to be mad at this squinty, squishy face."
• "He's giving you emotional support."
• "This is only funny because it's not me and my dog."
• "I'm only laughing cause it ain't me."
• "They really have zero boundaries, don't they?"
And that last one really sums it up.
Because puppies don't understand "not now." They understand "you are here" and "I would also like to be here," and that's about as far as it goes.
My Maine Coon, Meatball, has strong opinions about closed doors, too, but even he hasn't taken it to this level of involvement. This is next-level commitment.
How To Help a Puppy With Separation Anxiety
@simonsits Simon went from having TERRIBLE separation anxiety to none at all
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A lot of clingy puppy behavior comes down to attachment, and while it's very cute… it can also get a little chaotic.
• Start with short separations to help your puppy get used to being alone.
• Create a safe, comfortable space where they can relax when you're not nearby.
• Use toys or treats to keep them occupied and mentally engaged.
• Avoid making a big deal out of leaving or returning, keep it low-key
• Practice closing doors for short periods so they learn it's not permanent.
• Make sure they're getting enough exercise, since extra energy can make clinginess worse.
• Consider crate training or structured routines to build confidence.
It doesn't mean your puppy loves you less. If anything, it means the opposite.
They just… don't need to be quite this involved in everything you do.
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This story was originally published May 5, 2026 at 8:20 PM.