Bringing home a newborn baby is a life-changer. For parents, it is pure joy with a side of sleep deprivation. For the family dog, it can be a plot twist. One minute, you are the center of attention. The next, there is a tiny human stealing your spotlight.
Meet Drake, @drakethepupstar, a fluffy, golden goofball with a big heart and an even bigger personality. When his mom, Madison, returned from the hospital with baby Ivan, Drake was ready.
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He hadn’t seen his humans for a few days, and his tail was moving faster than his brain could process.
Drake / IG / Drake's excitement was real. He greeted Mom like she’d just won the lottery. He gave Dad some love too, of course.
But then came the big moment, the grand intro to the newest family member. The vibe shifted instantly, and Drake's face said it all.
At first, he leaned in close. Curious. Tail wagging. Sniff mode activated. It looked like he was about to give his new little brother the warmest welcome in Golden Retriever history. Then boom. Drake spun around like someone had hit the brakes and made a break for the porch.
Drake’s mom joked that he probably didn’t notice she was pregnant. Or if he did, the math didn’t quite click until that moment. One second you are an only child, the next you have got a squishy roommate who cries a lot and doesn’t throw the ball. Tough break, buddy.
According to the ASPCA, this kind of reaction isn’t unusual. Dogs aren’t born babysitters. A new baby means new sounds, new smells, and a lot of change. Some dogs adapt quickly. Others need a bit of a runway. Slow intros, treats, and sticking to routines can help ease the shift.
Drake / IG / Drake didn’t throw shade out of spite. His reaction was pure confusion mixed with a dash of drama.
But give it a week or two, and he will probably be sneaking cuddles, guarding the crib, and licking spilled applesauce off the floor. Golden Retrievers don’t stay grumpy for long.
The Instagram video blew up online. Fans couldn’t get enough. One commenter nailed it: “Drake literally said I’ve seen what I needed to see, and it is a no.” Another joked that he is just waiting for snack time to get interesting. Food crumbs and toddlers go hand in hand.
And then there was @whiskeythegoldenn_, who summed it up perfectly: “Drake, you will love licking the food crumbs off him one day, lol.” That is the spirit. You might not love the baby now, but wait until snack time hits.
Drake’s human dad, Ivan, plays in the NHL. So you just know this baby is going to grow up chasing pucks and watching games with his furry teammate by his side. One day, the baby walker will turn into a hockey stick. And Drake? He will be there, tail wagging, coach mode engaged.
Golden Retrievers are built for this kind of love. Loyal, goofy, gentle giants. They might play hard to get in the beginning, but they love hard in the end. Drake may have needed a moment to recalibrate, but his heart is already making room for one more.
As baby Ivan grows, their bond will follow. Walks in the woods, beach days, snack raids, and all the moments in between. From porch shade to crib guard, Drake’s story is a reminder that love doesn’t always hit in the first five seconds. But when it does, it sticks.
