Golden retriever puppy's first day at daycare video has melted hearts with viral video

A video of a golden retriever puppy being reunited with their owner after the first day at doggy daycare has gone viral.

Puppy Bauer

Bauer was ecstatic to be reunited with his owner after doggy daycare (Image: TikTok/@imbluethesiberiann)

A golden retriever puppy being reunited with his owner after doggy daycare has warmed the hearts of people on the internet.

A TikTok video has gone viral showing Bauer eagerly greeting his owner, and bringing his lead in tow. The ecstatic reunion was shared on TikTok under the account @imbluethesiberiann, which shows the golden retriever puppy running to his owner and showering his with doggy kisses.

A text caption over the clip reads: "Picking up my puppy from his first time at daycare." Posted with another caption below, the video reads: "The way he carries his leash like 'I'm ready let's go home!' He had literally the best time and was the best boy."

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Bauer puppy

Bauer was excited to be reunited with owner Corey Moriaty (Image: TikTok/ @imbluethesiberiann)

The video has won over fans on the internet with the original poster, Corey Moriarty, unaware of the reaction he would get.

Speaking to Newsweek, he revealed he simply posted it as he thought the recation was cute. He told the outlet: "He was thrilled to see his dad and was running around with his leash in his mouth like he was ready to go home."

Rather than taking the pup's reacyion as a sign he didn't like daycare, Corey clarified: "He had an amazing time [at daycare], the staff said he was the life of the party and made so many new friends, he can't wait to go back!"

The video has won over fans, with many commenting on the video. One user, Ssjp1107, commented: "This. This right here is why I can never understand how people can be cruel to animals. The unconditional love is amazing."

Bauer puppy

The video clip has gone viral on TikTok (Image: TikTok/ @imbluethesiberiann)

Sandraclouthier53 said: "Anyone that says your pets are not your children... show them this video!! That baby is so excited to see you!"

Catherine Haines added: "Awwww when your outside having a cuddle he looks like a baby polar bear with them feet."

Doggy daycare and pet boarding services are on the rise, with over 20,000 pet care facilities throughout America. 

The global pet boarding market is estimated to be worth approximately $20 billion, and projected to grow to $36 billion by 2031. In America, doggy daycare costs an average of $35 per day, while dog boarding services cost an average of $40 per night.