Dog Owner Asks Why His Golden Retriever Randomly Plays Dead In The Middle Of Their Walks
Reddit has become the go-to place for everything concerning life, both on and offline. It's as if there is a Reddit forum for everything these days and that's actually pretty amazing.
You may know of the more popular subs like Am I The A**hole and AskReddit but there are literally thousands of other forums even for the most niche subject you can think of. If you want to ask women about their opinion on things, you can go on AskWomen.
If you want someone to explain difficult concepts in a simple manner, there's the Explain like I'm Five. In one of these forums is where we found a hilarious concern raised by a dog owner.
The pet owner shared their problem in a sub dedicated solely to Golden Retriever dog breeds. He said his dog named Riley, plays dead during his walks and OP has run out of ideas to stop him from doing it.
OP posted a photo of Riley who was caught on camera laying on the sidewalk while his "woof woof" leash was attached to him. Redditors answered OP's cry for help.
More than a hundred people ventured guesses why Riley seemed to find ways to befriend gravity. Some joked about Riley's walking habits but some actually offered really insightful ideas to explain his behavior.
All dog owners have at least one question concerning their furry pup's inexplicable behavior
u/Comprehensive_Hat574Is Riley trying to steal some precious nap time in the middle of walks? It's odd since most dogs can't wait until they go outside.
u/Comprehensive_Hat574In order to understand Riley, OP has to act like Riley. Maybe OP can try laying beside Riley to figure out why he loves the hot pavement so much?
doer_alone_learnethJudging from the picture, OP and Riley are outside in the middle of the day. The high temperature could be too much for Riley's little toe beans.
CascatiaOP is a young gentleman pup, so it's probably not about aches and pains
GrumpyGiantWe second this request. It could stop Riley from playing dead every few steps. Also it would be adorable.
MooseGoneApeRiley looks at home down on the pavement, refusing to budge
colbbs
Could Riley simply be asking for belly rubs in the middle of his afternoon walks?
WanderingJak
OP can try sitting with Riley and see what's so appealing about the pavement that he prefers it over walks. Plus, if it's too hot for OP then it would mean it's too hot for Riley as well.
Dr_Korona
It will depend on how well-trained a puppy Riley is, otherwise, it would cause a new set of problems for OP
potionsforfoxgloves
An advice from a fellow Golden Retriever owner whose dogs also laid down when they sensed their walk was almost over
srchin95
If OP is up for it, he can try carrying Riley until they get home but that won't answer why it keeps happening
OdioUnum
It could either be caused by the hot temperature or Riley wants to be carried like a baby
Safety_Dancer
OP should explore both hypotheses. They can try walking when it's colder and the sun is not shining so brightly, buy Riley shoes, or just carry him all the way home.
Unfortunately, OP hasn't shared any updates about Riley's walking habits. I do think the people suggesting that it's too hot are onto something. Or Riley just really wants to be carried.
