Golden Retriever Gets Birthday Waterslide: Owner Can't Stop Playing

A golden retriever named Sammie has melted hearts on social media after her owner shared a clip of her enjoying her early birthday present, a giant waterslide that he placed in their yard.

The viral video, shared on TikTok on Sunday, under the username @lifewithgoldens7, shows the pup having the best time of her life jumping up and down the slide, splashing water everywhere. But she wasn't the only one; her owner also seemed to have a great time, sliding and splashing in the water with Sammie.

"One month before my dog's birthday... so I got her a waterslide," reads text on the clip, followed by a caption that adds: "Happy early birthday Sammie."

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Happy early birthday Sammie 🥳 #dog #birthday #goldenretriever

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Most golden retrievers, like Sammie, share a love for water, and they never seem to have enough of it. However, not all dogs like water. Some are afraid of even being near it.

Dog wellness experts at Rover say that, if your dog's only experience with water is during bath time, they may not like water in other scenarios. Moreover, if they have never seen anything bigger than a tub, the unfamiliar situation of larger bodies of water may overwhelm them.

However, your dog's aversion to water could just be part of its personality. "Some dogs are more anxious, period, and others aren't inclined to take risks like diving into a suspicious new substance," the pet resource website added.

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But what can you do to help your pup overcome this fear? The first step is to take it slow and avoid forcing it upon your dog. You can bribe your pet with treats. It is essential to start in calm waters so they are less frightened.

A golden retriever has its tongue out and his paws on the edge of the pool. A man bought his dog of the same breed a waterslide for his birthday, and the pet's reaction has... A golden retriever has its tongue out and his paws on the edge of the pool. A man bought his dog of the same breed a waterslide for his birthday, and the pet's reaction has melted hearts on social media. Getty Images

The video quickly went viral on social media, getting viewers from across TikTok. It has so far received over 3 million views and more than 240,000 likes on the platform.

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One user, Norma5430, commented: "The waterslide is for who?"

JustCaring posted: "You are wonderful to play like this with your dogs. Absolutely amazing thank you for taking the time."

Momv.3 added: "Lol [laugh out loud] are you sure you got the waterslide for your dog??"

Newsweek reached out to @lifewithgoldens7 for comment via TikTok comments. We could not verify the details of the case.

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