A heart-melting video making the rounds online proves that some dogs have very clear priorities, and for one golden retriever named Nauti, nothing beats pickup time with his favorite humans. Shared by the Instagram account @nautidoggo, the clip captures Nauti at his most joyful as he eagerly waits for the moment he knows is coming: picking up the kids.
Golden Retriever waits to pick up the kids in adorable video
From the second the routine begins, Nauti’s excitement is impossible to miss. His face lights up with pure happiness as if this moment tops every other part of his day. In the video, Nauti positions himself near the door, alert and ready, as though he’s personally responsible for making sure no one misses pickup time. His paw parent adds a text overlay that reads, “This is the highlight of my dog’s entire day. Time to pick the kiddos up.” The timing couldn’t be more perfect. Nauti knows exactly what’s happening and refuses to contain his excitement.
As soon as it’s time to go, he springs into action, radiating joy in a way only dogs can. The caption drives the point home with humor and love: “The only other time I see him this excited is when he has a chicken in his mouth! Nauti Doggo really loves his hooman babies.”
The wholesome moment struck a chord with viewers, who flooded the comments with admiration. One user wrote, “He’s so precious.” Another added, “What a sweetie!!!!” A third commented, “So sweet! He’s adorable.” Others couldn’t help but point out his good looks, with one viewer noting, “He is beautiful.”
Nauti’s growing fanbase comes from the Instagram account @nautidoggo, which boasts over 6,100 followers. The page describes Nauti as an English Cream Retriever and a “professional goofball with a minor in chaos”, along with the very important title of professional alarm clock. With more than 330 posts, the account documents Nauti’s playful personality, family life, and daily adventures.
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