This English Cream Golden Retriever Acts Exactly Like One of the Kids During Couch Fort Time
Having a dog as part of the family always creates incredible memories and adventures you wouldn't experience without a furry family member. Some pups like to watch the family fun from the sidelines, while others prefer to get right in the middle of it.
In this adorable video, we meet an English Cream Golden Retriever who has put himself right in the middle of all the chaos of family fun, as if he were one of the kids. And the activity they're playing today is couch fort, and it's the cutest thing. Take a look!
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TikToker Charlie (@chuckd31uxe) shared a video that's got to be one of the cutest things we've seen in a really long time. It's two human kiddos with their English Cream Golden Retriever sibling, playing a fun game they seem to have invented in the living room while watching something on TV.
The Golden Retriever, whose name is Laken, was happy to be right in the middle of all those shenanigans with the human siblings. If Laken could laugh like a human, we're sure he would be joining right in on all the giggles. But we can see how quickly Laken's tail was wagging, just how much fun all three of them were having.
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In the comments, thousands of people shared their thoughts as they watched Laken and the kiddos have the best gigglefest of their lives.
One person wrote, "I love when dogs and kids are the same height. Nothing but good times."
Another shared, "I wonder who's having the most fun. Too adorable!"
Someone else added, "I lost count [with] how many times I've watched it."
Other comments included, "Just 3 blondes," "He's just a baby," "They're all the same height," "100% dog's idea," "Having the time of his life," "You have triplets," "Never a dull moment," and "Just siblings being siblings."
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Why Golden Retrievers Form Especially Strong Bonds With Families
Laken is such a sweetheart, and you can see how much love there is in this family and how much this sweet dog loves those kids. And all of that makes sense since Laken is a Golden Retriever, a dog breed known for their good temperament and love for their people.
According to the American Kennel Club, Golden Retrievers are so beloved because they're joyful dogs. The site explains that they're a "joyful, loyal companion that loves outdoor play," and they're also really reliable workers, intelligent, and just love to be in the middle of everything.
Adding to their eagerness to be joyful and happy, Golden Retrievers are also very smart and adaptable, which means they learn new tricks quickly and can pick up on things that other dogs might not. Their intelligence and love for their family mean these pups are happy to put themselves in the center of the family fun and chaos, like Laken is, and make memories that last everyone a full lifetime.
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This story was originally published June 10, 2026 at 5:20 PM.