Golden Retriever's Grumpy Reaction to His New Haircut is So Relatable
A Golden Retriever was not happy at all with his haircut after a visit to the groomers.
In a video posted to TikTok, the sweet dog stared out the window unhappily after his mom took him to the groomers for a haircut. In the video, his mom told him, "You look so handsome" with his new look, but he refused to acknowledge her.
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At one point, he even dramatically slumped against the car seat, staring out the window while his mom tried to reassure him that his haircut really suited him. In the caption, his mom joked that he was trying to tell her, " don't wanna be handsome ."
Users took to the comments to gush over his haircut and adorable reaction after his grooming visit.
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"He said I'm handsome, but I'm not happy," one user commented, while another predicted that he was thinking, "You have no idea what I just went through ."
Another suggested the pup was actually saying, "I was handsome before you took me to that monster." But despite his reservations, everyone thought he was "The most handsome, well-groomed, grumpy floof."
Why do some dogs absolutely hate the groomers?
It's not unusual for a dog to dislike their trip to the groomers.
According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), dogs may feel afraid or uncomfortable when it's time for a haircut because the environment can be overstimulating or stressful. However, there are ways to help ease a dog's anxiety, so a trip to the groomers isn't as scary.
One way pet parents can get their dogs to relax is by getting them used to being touched and groomed. The AKC recommends handling sensitive areas, such as their toes, ears, and tail, at a young age so they become accustomed to it. While you can teach a dog at any age, it's usually easier for a young puppy to learn.
Another way to help train the dog is to work up to you doing their nails and other grooming activities, so it's not as stressful for them. You can even try to train them through giving treats and other positive reinforcement, so they build positive associations with grooming time.
Related: This Golden Retriever Proves Dogs Don't Like the Groomer-Here's Why
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This story was originally published May 6, 2026 at 12:07 PM.