Golden Retriever Starts Every Morning With the Birds Outside, and It's the Sweetest Routine
Pets bring a lot into our lives. Humor, routine, activity, joy. They're wonderful additions that add something special and unique into the families they join. And sometimes, they even remind us that there is so much wonder and beauty in the world, even in the smallest of moments.
Take, Remi, for example. Remi is a sweet, Golden Retrieverwho has the absolute most heart-warming morning routine. Her owner, Zack Rutland, took to social media to share how Remi starts her days and it's absolutely precious.
@zackrutland Mornings with Remi girl. #goldenretriever#goldenretrieverlife#dogsoftiktok#puppytiktok#puppy
original sound - Zack Rutland
Completely content, Remi begins her mornings by lounging in the yard and listening to all of the birds around her. The moment is really lovely, and comments on the video concurred calling Remi "so sweet" and (rightfully) a "cutie patootie."
Why Dogs Are Fascinated By Birds
The main reason dogs are so interested in birds (and other small creatures) is purely instinctual. Because of their prey drive as canines and being predators, the way birds behave triggers a dog's hunting and chase drives. Dogs have a built in desire to hunt-especially retrievers-and so seeing birds sets off that instinct in them.
Seeing birds, especially with their erratic movements, releases dopamine in a dog's brain and gets them excited. Chasing things is fun for dogs; so it's understandable that the idea of that would get them going. This boils down to primal genetics, it's something biological within them. However if a dog's reactivity to birds is getting out of hand, it can be managed with proper training.
Regardless of how a dog is with birds, sweet Remi is a great reminder of what's really important in life. Enjoying the little things, the everyday moments, and finding the joy within them.
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This story was originally published June 14, 2026 at 6:45 AM.