Dogs can be a bit goofy at times—whether it's munching on a sock and later giving you the “poop of shame” look, or trying to act innocent after raiding the trash. But they're also incredibly smart and often hilarious, especially when they've mastered a fun trick. And those moments more than make up for their occasional missteps.
Meet Ellie, a Golden Retriever who has mastered one of the most adorable tricks: hide-and-seek. In a video posted by The Dodo on Facebook Watch, you can see Ellie's owners hiding in increasingly tricky spots, including crawling into the couch storage area, hoping the clever dog can't find them.
But Ellie is one step ahead—she quickly sniffs out every hiding spot. Though, it’s hard to tell if she’s actually looking for her parents or if she’s just on a mission to find her favorite toy.
Each time one of her owners hides, they’re holding a little pink stuffed dog toy. So, it’s possible Ellie is more interested in locating her toy than tracking down her humans. Either way, her adorable game of hide-and-seek has been melting hearts all over the internet, with viewers sharing their own dog memories.
“I had a border collie that loved to play hide and seek with the neighbor children! It was SO adorable!!!” one commenter shared.
“Our golden used to be the best!! He could find anything/anyone fast!! He loved it!” another person reminisced.
“Best video I’ve seen in ages! The love between you shows. I love it!” another comment said.
Ellie's game of hide-and-seek is going viral, and she even has her own TikTok page where fans can enjoy more of her playful antics. But before you head over there, check out the video of Ellie outsmarting her humans below.
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