Golden Retriever Puppy Forgets How To Use Stairs, His Response Goes Viral
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A golden retriever puppy's hesitation to walk down a set of stairs has left internet viewers in stitches.
Savanna Evans (@savvyevans), 34, from Lakeway, Texas, shared a video of her puppy, Steve, lying halfway down the staircase and refusing to make his way to the bottom, despite her gentle words of encouragement. The clip has since gone viral, garnering more than 455,300 views and over 51,000 likes on TikTok.
"The big stairs were no problem, but those last little ones? His ultimate nemesis," Evans told Newsweek. The video shows Steve facing his biggest "nemesis"—a small set of stairs inside the family's home.
A split image of Steve the golden retriever sulking at the stairs.
A split image of Steve the golden retriever sulking at the stairs.
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She said that, while the puppy had no problem with the larger staircase, the smaller final steps completely stumped him. Normally, she added, Steve would attempt them only if bribed with treats, but in a follow-up clip, he managed it all on his own.
Evans described Steve as goofy, silly, and full of charm, with a love for food and people alike. Evans said the sweetest part is the close bond Steve has formed with her 5-year-old son, calling them inseparable best friends.
The family brought Steve home on the Fourth of July when he was just 8 weeks old.
He had been the runt of the litter and the very last puppy left without any interest from others. To Evans, though, Steve was perfect, and her son's request for a puppy made the timing ideal. From the start, Steve fit seamlessly into the family.
Evans reflected on how special the pup has become, noting that he went from being "the last pick" of his litter to the star of their household—and, now, a viral sensation.
TikTok users couldn't get enough of Steve's antics.
"This Golden is smart, because he knows walking the stairs at his age will be bad for his joints," posted Bart.
"You got to walk with them," added Rich.
"I feel he tumbled down the previous stairs and at this point he's like no thanks im good here," wrote Honey.
"Sources say he is still there waiting …" commented Isabelle.
"Those little legs are tired after all those stairs," one user shared.
"Start of his manipulation! He's no fool," another viewer commented.
"I want to land so many kisses on this floofy baby," added a third.
Ashley shared a similar memory, writing: "My boy did something similar when he was about baby. I took him for a walk and as soon as we got in front of our driveway he plops down and refused to walk on the very short driveway to the house, I had to carry him."
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