Anyone who’s ever had a dog that hates the groomer knows how intense pickup time can be.
There’s just something about that post-grooming sulk — the refusal to make eye contact, the exaggerated sighs, the body language that screams betrayal. So when a TikTok of an extra-angry golden retriever started making the rounds, it was instantly relatable and laugh-out-loud funny.
The 18-second video, shared by @zebbythegolden, opens with the caption, “My golden retriever mad after picking him up after the groomer.” In the first clip, Zebby is sitting in the back seat of a car with his head wedged between the seat and the door, staring straight ahead and refusing to acknowledge his humans. He looks deeply offended, wildly dramatic, and completely done with everyone.
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“Buddy, you look so handsome,” Zebby’s mom tells him.
“Yeah,” she adds, trying to get a reaction.
Zebby slowly turns his head toward her with an unmistakably annoyed look, then turns right back toward the door, making it clear the conversation is over.
“He’s mad,” his mom laughs. “Ohhh, don’t be mad.”
Zebby responds by lying down on the seat and staring at the floor, committing fully to the pout.
“Is he bummed out?” his dad asks.
“Yeah, he’s bummed,” his mom replies.
“I can’t believe you dropped me off at that place,” his dad adds, perfectly narrating what Zebby is clearly thinking.
The comments section only adds to the comedy, with viewers posting screenshots of Zebby’s furious facial expressions. “He said, ‘Mom, no, I don’t want to be handsome today,’” one user joked. “That baby needs a pup cup,” another wrote. Others chimed in simply to reassure him that he’s still a very good — and very handsome — boy.
Zebby the Golden has become a fan favorite for a reason. He’s cute, expressive, and completely unapologetic about his feelings. From puppyhood to full-blown dramatic teenager, his videos are consistently entertaining — and this groomer-day meltdown might be one of his most relatable moments yet.