New mom was puzzled when her Golden Retriever kept staring at her — then her baby’s non-stop crying explained everything

Dogs are known for their loyalty, but sometimes, their expressions say more than words ever could. A recent viral video proved just that, leaving the internet amused and amazed. As reported by Motherly, a golden retriever’s hilarious reaction to his owner’s parenting skills has taken TikTok by storm. The video, shared by a user who goes by the handle @winston.goldenpup, doesn’t just feature a cute dog; it captures perfectly timed judgmental stares only a dog could pull off. What makes it even better is that Winston, the golden retriever, seems to have taken on the role of parenting supervisor in the house.

In the video, Winston’s owner shared several clips showing her dog’s disappointed looks every time her baby cried and she did not respond immediately. The onscreen text reads, “All the times my dog judged me for not jumping up fast enough when he hears the baby cry.” Each scene shows Winston turning his head slowly, staring at his owner with what can only be described as pure disapproval. Whether sitting still or pacing, Winston’s expressions remained consistent—silent, unimpressed, and full of judgment. The compilation showed not just a loyal pet but one that clearly thinks he knows best about baby care.

The video’s caption read, “His signature bombastic sideeye instantly makes him a better parent than me,” which added to the humor and relatability. It quickly went viral, garnering over 5.1 million views and thousands of comments from amused viewers. @rkline92 shared, "Oh my goodness, my husky does this, and my neighbors watch their grandkids. If she hears them cry, she starts whining because it's her job to go check on them." @ariah.kathelene joked, "He’s so close to calling CPS (child protective services) on you." @duvenche wrote, "And that's why golden retrievers are the best dogs." @jayeosi commented, "That's reincarnation, probably your great Granny." 

While the video is lighthearted, Winston’s reaction is actually driven by natural instinct. According to a study by the National Library of Medicine, dogs may show a basic form of empathy when they hear a human baby cry. Researchers observed 75 dogs and found that only the sound of crying, not babbling or white noise, caused a noticeable rise in their cortisol levels, just like in humans. The dogs also reacted with a mix of alertness and submissiveness. These findings suggest dogs can respond to human distress, showing signs of emotional contagion across species.

In another dog story, a woman shared how her golden pup sensed her pregnancy before she did. She noticed her dog acting unusually clingy, sniffing her, following her everywhere, and lying on her belly instead of his usual spots. “My dog knew I was pregnant before I did,” she wrote in the video. A week later, she found out she was expecting, and her dog’s behavior made perfect sense. She shared that he wouldn’t leave her side and slept closer than ever before. She added that the dog was already acting protective and was ready to be a loving big brother. 

For more amusing dog content, follow @winston.goldenpup on his TikTok account.