Hysterics as Golden Retriever Mom Practices Her 'Breathing Exercises'
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It seems the stress of parenting is not lost on dogs, with one TikTok clip showing a golden retriever mother "practicing breathing exercises" while surrounded by puppies.
The lighthearted video, which was shared to TikTok under @parkersgoldenlife, captured the new mom looking unamused while completely overwhelmed by her excitable litter. The short clip, posted on June 10, has been viewed by over 2 million viewers and liked more than 352,000 times to date.
"When you're having a bad day, just know that this girl's is always worse," an overlaid text on the video read, while viewers could see the golden retriever looking exhausted among her litter. "Just watch her practicing her breathing exercises."
The caption added: "She needs therapy immediately."
While the video had clearly been posted for comedic purposes, canine mothers can indeed feel stressed or worried while pregnant or after giving birth.
The United States Department of Agriculture said this stress can have a lifelong impact on the physical and behavioral health of the puppies if not addressed.
Breeders are encouraged to give their pregnant dogs "frequent, positive human contact," such as stroking or giving out food treats. They are also advised by the USDA to offer daily enrichment in the form of toys, chew items, music, and other sensory stimuli that can aid in providing mental stimulation, and, as a result, stress relief, in dogs.
Stock photo: A golden retriever dog walks on grass while surrounded by three of their puppies.
Stock photo: A golden retriever dog walks on grass while surrounded by three of their puppies.
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To date, the post has amassed more than 900 comments from TikTok viewers, many of them poking fun at the golden retriever mother's annoyed expression and shallow huffs.
"She looks at you like you are responsible for this," one viewer said.
"As a mother I have never felt more seen," another added, while a third posted to much agreement: "As a mom of littles, I understand that look. It crosses species apparently."
"They look old enough to be weaned and I think mom agrees," a fourth viewer shared.
"She's thinking all I wanted was a back rub," one comment read.
"I've never seen a golden losing their patience," another added. "She is fed up."
"This is why I told my girl she'll never have to worry about being a momma because she's my baby," one viewer commented. "She is the baby."
Newsweek reached out to @parkersgoldenlife for more information via TikTok.
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