A new video shared on the Instagram account @chancethe_golden21 shows a Golden Retriever named Chance claiming his Christmas gift long before the holiday arrives. The owner brings her dog a Christmas gift, but realizes it was too early. In this playful home video, viewers see the dog with a stuffed doll meant for the holidays, which he hides in his crib and tries to keep the secret from his owner. The clip shows Chance proudly guarding the toy before his owner uncovers the truth.
Golden Retriever attempts to hide Christmas gift he discovered early
The video of a Golden Retriever, Chance, attempting to hide his Christmas gift begins with a dog mom walking toward his crib and saying, “I know what you have in there.” The canine, already sensing that he has been caught, goes to the crib and rests on his dog bed. The owner finds the stuffed capybara doll tucked neatly beside him, confirming what Chance had been hiding.
The owner speaks in a warm, playful tone as she reacts to the discovery. She says she now knows what Chance has been hiding all along, adding that it is not even Thanksgiving yet and teasing that the Golden acted too early and claimed his Christmas gift ahead of time. The dog mom jokes that she brought the gift too soon, calling him “greedy” and “naughty” in a lighthearted way. The friendly exchange highlights the gentle nature of the breed and the affectionate bond between the two.
Chance’s behavior reflects the classic Golden Retriever personality. They often show strong attachment to their belongings and enjoy carrying soft objects around the house. In the video, Chance displays this instinct clearly as he carefully hides the stuffed doll and protects it like a treasured prize.
The video also shows the thoughtful attention pet owners often give their dogs. The caption on the video, “On the naughty list now…,” adds humor to the moment. Viewers joined in with their own reactions, sharing comments that fit Chance’s festive mischief. Some wrote, “Now he gets a new Christmas present!” Others joked, “Finders keepers,” and another viewer added, “Not my fault, Santa came early”.