Funny golden retriever visits Santa Claus and immediately demands that his belly be rubbed

The best part of the Christmas season is seeing all the excited puppies getting their picture taken with Santa. Sometimes the moment captured perfectly illustrates each dog’s best personality traits, which just makes the final image even better. Duke the golden retriever recently met Santa Claus and immediately asked him for a tummy rub.

Meeting the big guy in red is a big deal, but Duke wasn’t fazed when it came to posing. Watch as the good boy turns it upside down and even Santa laughs a lot!

To be fair, Duke should Be at the top of Santa’s list because he’s the cutest Golden ever – no questions asked. He deserves all the cuddles. The November 24th clip shared by @thegoldenpupduke is one of the best examples of how Duke lives his life. He may rebel when it’s time to leave the park, but he makes up for it by looking out the window for Dad every day.

You don’t have to be a long-time follower to understand why Duke is such a big deal. This is mainly because he has no idea how popular he is.

“When you know you were the best boy this year!” one person wrote in the comments. “Oh my god, this is the cutest!!!” Another said, while others mentioned that not only did Santa bring the right mood to this session, but also that “the gloves just hit differently,” which, If you ask Duke, it’s probably true!

Related: Golden Retrievers Join Toddlers’ Bedtime Story in ‘Moment of Pure Sweetness’

Prepare your pet for vacation photos

Pet vacation photos are simply the best. Whether at Santa’s or at home with a few props, Petco has a few tips to help you get a great picture. Schedule a short session in 5-minute increments first so your child doesn’t become overly tired or overwhelmed before getting a good shot. If you’re planning on taking her to a photo shoot with Santa, read the rules and time frames beforehand so you know what to expect in terms of wait times and length of sessions.

Praise and positive reinforcement like toys and treats are a big help when you want them to pose, even at an in-store event. Do your best to avoid as many distractions as possible – or at least as best you can when you’re on the go. There will be many other enthusiastic pups present at in-store events. So think ahead about how you will handle these interactions.

There are many reasons dogs get stressed around the holidays. So do a little test run during a photo shoot at home so that everything isn’t a big surprise for you. Go from different angles, e.g. B. close up or up close, and turn off the flash when using your phone. If there are costumes, try those on too. The more exposure your dog has before you take the pictures, the better they will be.

Above all, be patient. And if you have a doll like Duke, give them a belly rub – they deserve it!