Dog Thanks Mom And Dad For Bringing Baby Sister Home

Mar 01, 2020 by apost team

A Golden Retriever named Max is given the treat of a lifetime when his human mom and dad introduced him to one of the most important people in his life: his new baby sister, Olivia.

As the quick 2-minute video begins, the 3-year-old Max can tell that something special is about to happen. Waiting by the door in the family kitchen, Max’s tail is going a hundred miles an hour as he waits with bated breath for his dad to come through the door.

Sporting a stylish white and red scarf around his neck, Max looks perfectly handsome for this first meeting with his baby sister, Olivia.

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As Max’s dad comes through the door with Olivia in a baby carrier, Max can’t hide his excitement, rushing to meet the newest addition to the family. As Max’s dad comes into the kitchen, his mom, Jennifer Wyand, must grab hold of him so that the family can close the door.

As Max's dad puts the 2-day-old Olivia's carrier on the floor, Max finally gets to see her one on one.

In classic Golden Retriever fashion, Max confidently approaches little Olivia, smelling her and licking her tiny feet. Pet experts with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, or ASPCA, say that a dog’s reaction to a new baby largely depends on how the dog is raised in the family on their website. Looking at the video, it is clear that Jennifer and her husband treat Max just like any other family member.

Max’s reaction to Olivia is one of the utmost love and commitment. In his first meeting with his little sister, Max seems to promise to look after her and always be there for her.

In one of the most special parts of the video, after meeting Olivia, Max returns to his mom and dad and gives each of them big kisses on their cheeks. In this moment, Max lets his two caregivers know that he understands who Olivia is and that his first meeting with her is an immensely important moment in their lives. Soon after being posted to YouTube, the video became a viral sensation, having been watched over 3 million times.

In all, the video is proof positive of the amazing intelligence of Golden Retrievers and dogs in general. While some may doubt the emotional intelligence of dogs, Max’s reaction to meeting Olivia shows that he knows that the little one is an important person in his life and in the lives of his human parents.

What do you think of Max’s first meeting with baby Olivia? How have your pets reacted to meeting new babies in your family?