Dogs can be total goofballs—whether it's eating a sock and later doing the poop of shame or blatantly denying they raided the trash while sitting next to the evidence. But they're also incredibly smart and endlessly entertaining, especially when they master a fun trick.
Ellie, a Golden Retriever, has taken her skills to the next level by perfecting the game of hide-and-seek. In a video shared by The Dodo on Facebook Watch, Ellie's parents put her to the test by hiding in tricky spots—like climbing into the couch storage compartment—just to see if their clever pup can sniff them out.
Spoiler alert: Ellie is way too smart for their antics. She finds each hiding spot within seconds, but the real question is—was she actually looking for her parents or just searching for her favorite toy?
Each time someone hid, they had a little pink stuffed dog toy in hand. So, maybe Ellie was just on a mission to retrieve her prized possession, and the humans were merely an afterthought. Either way, her adorable hide-and-seek skills have sparked nostalgia in dog lovers everywhere.
“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 wrote.
“Best video I’ve seen in ages! The love between you shows. I love it!” someone else added.
Ellie's hide-and-seek adventures are melting hearts across the internet. The clever pup even has her own TikTok page where fans can enjoy more of her antics. But before heading over there, check out Ellie outsmarting her humans below!
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