The moment a golden retriever noticed his owner wasn't behind him has melted many hearts on TikTok.

Filming from behind a tree, his owner Jodie McCartney, 27, explained that she was hiding from 5-year-old Denver because he "walks too far" in front. It didn't take long before the curious canine turned around to find that she wasn't there anymore.

His initial reaction may tug at your heartstrings as he appeared concerned, but quickly his super senses kicked in, and he managed to spot McCartney.

McCartney, from Lancashire, England, told Newsweek: "I felt guilty when he was looking for me and felt like I was a bad mom, but I think he enjoyed finding me."

"He had a burst of energy and was in a happy mood so I don't think it did him any harm!"

Indeed, Denver appeared to be ecstatic when he was reunited with his owner. So much so, he started doing zoomies—also known as "frapping," which stands for "Frenetic Random Activity Period" (F.R.A.P.), according to the American Kennel Club (AKC). This term describes your puppy's intense, random bursts of energy, often involving running in circles or sudden starts and stops.

While she felt bad for pretending to leave him, it seems she taught him a valuable lesson.

The text layered over the clip explains that she did this because he walked "too far" ahead. The caption suggests that this was an effective method; it reads: "I think the lesson has been taught, he's not done it since."

The tattoo artist told Newsweek: "He is incredibly easy to train, even as a puppy. He's an easy dog and he always listens to me.

"But he gets excited on his daily walks and walks too far in front of me because he's too busy sniffing to concentrate on me. But I never worry about him running off.

"He still walks in front of me now but always looks back to make sure I'm not hiding behind a tree."

So far, the video has gained a lot of attention online and other users have chimed in.

One joked "He's like this is why we keep humans on a lead," and another said: "Cruel to be kind—bet he's much more cautious now‼️"

How To Train Your Dog To Come Back When Called

While Denver hasn't walked off again, Newsweek reached out to United Kingdom-based Kennel Club accredited dog trainer Joe Nutkins, to find out what to do when a dog does.

1. Practice your recall skills with your dog in various places, including at home, in the garden, and on road walks when on a lead. This helps your dog understand what you are actually asking for.
2. Interact with your dog. If we want our dogs to focus on us, we need to give them our focus too. Playing games, encouraging our dogs to chase us, and talking to them helps increase their focus.
3. Add some fun tricks to your walks! Whether on a lead, long line, flexi lead, or off lead, there are tricks you can work on to increase focus and strengthen the bond with your dog in a fun way. Tricks are adaptable for all abilities, ages, and what your dog enjoys.
4. Ensure your dog recalls at home! Many dogs don't have a reliable recall in the house or garden, but because it's a safe environment, it can be overlooked. If your dog misunderstands what is being asked at home, it will be harder for them to understand when out and surrounded by distractions.
5. Find a positive trainer near you for one-on-one training or recall workshops. Be prepared for specific training if your dog has a higher chase drive or scenting abilities due to breed traits, as this goes beyond basic recall training!

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