Golden Retriever Throws the Cutest 'Stomp Tantrum' When He Realizes His Favorite Cafe Isn't Open Yet
Golden Retrievers are generally such easygoing dogs, but they've been known to throw a fit from time to time when things don't go their way like any other canine. They can't always understand why they can't have what they want right this second. Doesn't the world revolve around them?!
The Golden Retriever in the video below, whose name is Charlie, seemed to be having those kind of big feelings when he realized that the café he likes to visit in the mornings wasn't open yet. Someone as cute as Charlie has to wait? No wonder he immediately began throwing a tantrum...
@laurenandcody Charlie is not having it.. he's putting his paw down
original sound - Lauren and Charlie
Charlie's mom, Lauren, shared this footage on TikTok on June 8, and he might be the most disappointed dog I've ever seen.
Just watch the way he stops at the locked door and then looks back at his mom as if this must be part of some big misunderstanding. If you've ever wondered if a dog can actually stomp their paws out of impatience, wonder no more, because Charlie has perfected this particular art.
It's okay, Charlie. I know how you feel. Sometimes, my kids get up way too early and Starbucks isn't even open yet. It's quite a bummer!
Fortunately, his disappointment also meant that he got to be extra excited when two minutes had passed and the café was finally open. That must have felt like forever to him!
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Why Dogs Get So Attached to Routines
If you've noticed that your dog does better when they're on a predictable routine, you're not the only one! Many dogs thrive on routine since they know what to expect day after day and will come to depend on the different elements of their routine just like Charlie and his favorite café.
According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), routines are key in training your dog, and in ensuring that they (and you) have as peaceful a day as possible.
When you do things with them at the same time every day - like serving meals, taking walks, and going to bed - they learn to associate those activities with the time of day, even though they can't read a clock.
Speaking of a dog's sense of time, it's all based on their ability to recognize patterns, which don't exist without a routine, as Rover points out. They also depend on their inner circadian rhythm the same way that humans do; it helps regulate their sleep and awake times on a daily basis.
This means that if you're late to offer them dinner, they will never let you live it down. I don't know Charlie that well, but I feel like this would be an especially grievous offense to him after seeing just how much he cares about that café.
Have they considered offering special hours for Charlie to dine? Just an idea...
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This story was originally published June 9, 2026 at 10:30 AM.