If you are not a morning person, Beau the golden retriever might feel like your spirit animal. The sleepy pup has gone viral after his owner shared a short Instagram clip showing just how determined Beau is to stay in bed. The funniest part is that the “too early” moment in question is not dawn or even the crack of sunrise. It is 10 in the morning.
In the video, Beau is curled up under the covers like he has a full schedule of dreams to finish. His owner tries to convince him to start the day, but Beau does not even bother opening his eyes. Instead, he stays tucked into the pillow with his paws pulled in close, as if he is physically anchoring himself to comfort. Then comes the dramatic sigh that instantly makes the clip feel like a tiny soap opera.
The post is captioned along the lines of “my golden retriever when it is time to wake up at 10 a.m.” and the description sums Beau up in one word. Drama. That long exhale is not just a sleepy sound, it is a statement, like he is negotiating for five more minutes and a better deal. The result is a very relatable scene that DogTime also picked up on, because it looks exactly like the human experience of hitting snooze.
Most dogs are famous for bouncing out of bed the moment they sense movement, especially if a walk might be involved. Beau, however, seems proudly committed to the slow morning lifestyle. It is easy to imagine him thinking that the day can wait, especially after a night of running imaginary marathons and chasing dream tennis balls. Deep sleep can make even the sweetest dog a little stubborn when wake up time arrives.
Naturally, the comments section was full of people who understood him completely. One viewer joked that the “baby is sleeping” and everyone should come back later. Another admitted they would happily sleep until noon if someone let them. Several people echoed the universal rule of cozy households everywhere, which is to never wake a sleeping baby, and one comment summed it up with perfect solidarity, saying they felt the same way as Beau.
Have you ever had a pet who turns simple routines into an Oscar worthy performance, or are you the dramatic one in your home? Share your funniest morning habit stories in the comments.
