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Golden Retriever’s Heartbreaking Reaction to Suitcase Leaves Internet in Tears
A touching moment between a woman and her golden retriever has taken the internet by storm, after the loyal pup’s emotional reaction to her suitcase struck a chord with millions. Lauren Lieberman, 33, from Montreal, Canada, shared the now-viral video on TikTok under the username @laurenandcody, capturing her dog’s sorrow as she prepared for a short trip.
In the clip, a caption reads, “POV: your dog sees the suitcase and knows you’re about to break his heart.” As Lieberman explains to her pup that she’s leaving to visit family for six days, the golden retriever stares at the suitcase and slowly approaches her, clearly distressed. Despite her loving reassurances, his emotions get the best of him. In a surprising twist, he begins to bark—a behavior she says is entirely out of character.
“He started to have basically a fit and didn’t want me to leave,” Lieberman told Newsweek. “He knew what the suitcase meant. Broke my heart.” She described her pup as a typical “Velcro dog”—clingy, affectionate, and always at her side. The barking, she explained, was a rare outburst that showed just how much her absence would impact him.
The video quickly resonated with viewers, amassing over 1.1 million views and 182,000 likes. Commenters flooded the post with sympathy, sharing their own stories of canine guilt trips. “Oh you wanna go on a trip, how about a guilt trip???” one joked. Another added, “My golden notices too and just goes and lies down with a proper sad face.”
Dog behavior experts agree that this kind of response is far from unusual. Research from VCA Animal Hospitals suggests dogs can understand up to 165 words and respond to body language, tone, and even objects like a suitcase. They form deep emotional bonds and quickly pick up on cues that signal change—especially when it involves separation from their favorite person.
Lieberman says she now tries to sneak the suitcase out or distract her dog with a treat, but he always seems to know what’s coming. “He’s the cutest and loves a good tantrum,” she said with a laugh.
Viewers are already looking forward to the reunion video, but until then, this golden retriever’s heartbreak is a sweet reminder of how deeply our dogs love us—and just how hard goodbye can be.
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This content was created with AI assistance and edited by the iHeartDogs team.
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