February 14, 2026 at 4:48 pm

‘Are all golden retrievers this needy? He’s such a diva.’ – A Dog Refused To Go Outside For A Bathroom Break Without Both Of His Owners

by Matthew Gilligan

dog waiting to go on a walk

TikTok/@rissyroo395

Now, this is funny!

A TikTokker named Marissa posted a video on the social media platform and gave viewers a peek inside what she has to go through every time she wants to take her pooch outside for a bathroom break.

dog in a hallway

TikTok/@rissyroo395

In the video, Marissa tried to pull the dog on his leash in apartment building hallway, but he wouldn’t budge.

The dog then looked inside the apartment door and Marissa’s husband Joseph was still inside.

Joseph came out into the hallway, and the dog was now ready to head outside.

The video’s text overlay reads, “My golden’s new thing is refusing to go out with one of us if he knows the other is still home.”

dog waiting by a door

TikTok/@rissyroo395

More text overlay reads, “Every potty break has to be a full family affair.”

Marissa wrote in the caption, “Are all golden retrievers this needy? He’s such a diva, but we will do anything for our king!”

man and dog walking down a hallway

TikTok/@rissyroo395

Take a look at the video.

@rissyroo395

are all golden retrievers this needy?!?! hahahah he’s such a diva but we will do anything for our king!!! #goldenretriever #humor #goldenretrieverlife #dogmom

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Now check out what folks had to say on TikTok.

This person spoke up.

Screenshot 2026 01 25 at 9.21.22 AM Are all golden retrievers this needy? He’s such a diva.   A Dog Refused To Go Outside For A Bathroom Break Without Both Of His Owners

Another viewer shared their thoughts.

Screenshot 2026 01 25 at 9.21.35 AM Are all golden retrievers this needy? He’s such a diva.   A Dog Refused To Go Outside For A Bathroom Break Without Both Of His Owners

And another individual knows all about this.

Screenshot 2026 01 25 at 9.22.02 AM Are all golden retrievers this needy? He’s such a diva.   A Dog Refused To Go Outside For A Bathroom Break Without Both Of His Owners

He wants trips outside to be a family affair.

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