Meet Sirius, the talented Golden Retriever who can mimic other animals like a pro

There is something extraordinary about Golden Retrievers—their top-notch energy, playful mischief and adorable wagging tail that constantly demands attention. They will steal your socks, chase their reflections, and somehow always find the muddiest puddle in the park. However, beneath all this goofiness lies a heart of gold, with them being always eager to learn something new. With the right training, you can turn their energy into obedience and mischief into charm. Hard to believe? Meet Sirius (@Siriuslysalem on TikTok), the sweet boy who has gone viral for his ability to mimic other animals. 

Just one command from his mother and the vigilant dog follows like a devoted soldier. "Sirius, what does a lion do?" the woman asked, and in no time, the Golden Retriever roared like one. Next, the dog owner asked him to mimic a bunny, and once again, the golden boy surprised everyone by hopping like a true rabbit. "Decided to try something different with Sirius. Look how cute he is," she shared in the caption. By now, most of you are probably charmed by Sirius, but wait until you see what else the adorable pup can do.

Well, besides mimicking other animals like a true mimic artist, this talented Golden Retriever can follow different commands to clean up his space, flash his cheeky smile, flaunt his fighting techniques, and more, proving he is the smartest of all. Yes, you read that right! In yet another viral TikTok video, Sirius can be seen pulling off jaw-dropping tricks that you’d never expect from a dog! "Here are a few of the most asked-about tricks Sirius knows. We’re working on some new stuff on my good days! So hopefully new tricks are coming soon," Sirius' mom shared in the video. 

Both videos received an overwhelming response on the platform, with several netizens praising Sirius for his impeccable talent. For instance, @jess_parnas wrote, "Okay, but actually, how did you train him to do this? Because I would love to see my sister’s dogs growl in a high-pitched tone." @ashleydrake52 commented, "Sirius is adorable! He was like born for the lion one! Adorable! Love to him and Salem (Sirius' canine friend). @bhlibrarykat, another dog owner revealed, "I played this in front of my dog, and she growled during the lion part, lol!" Similarly, on a lighter note, @realtalkredhead shared, "I don't mean to alarm you, but it seems there is an actual lion in your home." @melissa commented, "He's the best boy I have seen on here today."

@willthelionseverwin commented, "Goldens are more human than most humans I know, but they are the perfect kind. pure love." @harry asked, "Ok, but how did you teach him to clean up because my dog likes pulling everything out of the basket, putting it in a pile, and then ends up playing with just one toy." @moreofelizabeth commented, "Omg please, I’ve been trying to teach my dog to put away her toys for so long, she doesn’t get it." On the other hand, @dee wrote, "Him doing 'smile' was like one of the top ten best things I’ve ever seen in my LIFE." @tmrl praised the dog mom and wrote, "OMG! FINALLY, a trainer that doesn't rely on treats! My dogs follow commands because it's fun and they like it. I don't need to bribe them."

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