Golden Retriever Slides Downstairs Every Morning in Adorable Daily Ritual

Golden Retriever Slides Into Viral Fame With Hilarious Morning Routine:

Chester, a four-year-old golden retriever from Ireland, has taken the internet by storm with his unique way of navigating the stairs. Instead of walking down step by step like a typical dog, Chester prefers to make a dramatic entrance—by belly-sliding all the way down. Captured in a now-viral TikTok video by his owner, Lucy Morrison, 21, Chester’s unorthodox method has earned him a devoted fanbase and over 3.7 million views.

This quirky habit isn’t new. Morrison revealed that Chester has been gliding down the stairs since he was a puppy. What began as an amusing one-off has become his daily routine. “It usually happens out of pure excitement,” Morrison told Newsweek. “He sprawls himself down the stairs, almost like a dramatic tumble.” Whether someone mentions the word “walk” or the family is just waking up, Chester treats every descent like a theatrical performance.

Chester’s antics don’t end with stair-sliding. Even in water, the golden retriever prefers to lie flat on his belly rather than float—making seal-like noises that add to his charm. Morrison laughs about the moments when she’s carrying laundry, only to be interrupted by a hallway thud. “Sometimes I just shake my head and wonder when he’ll finally use his legs,” she joked.

At home, Chester’s theatrical slides have become a staple of the morning routine—complete with a sausage dog often caught in the resulting “traffic jam.” But what was once a family in-joke has turned into a global phenomenon thanks to social media. The video, captioned “likes to make an entrance every morning,” has racked up over 705,000 likes, with comments pouring in from amused dog lovers around the world.

One commenter joked that the family should install a proper slide just for Chester. Another said he’s simply multitasking—getting down the stairs while giving himself a belly rub. The overwhelming response confirms what Morrison already knew: Chester is one-of-a-kind.

Though she never anticipated internet fame, Morrison is thrilled that Chester’s goofiness has brought joy to so many. “He’s always been a character,” she said. Now, Chester’s daily belly slides aren’t just a family tradition—they’re a viral sensation.