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A golden retriever called Chester has melted the hearts of internet users after his owner shared a clip of his nose ready to get all the boops.
In the viral video, shared on TikTok in October under the username @chasin_chester, the pup can be seen moving his nostrils in front of the camera, with the biggest smile on his face. A caption shared along with the post reads: "Am ready fur the boops!"
The poster, Agata, who preferred not to give her surname, told Newsweek that Chester is a truly special golden. She said: "He has such a strong personality, whether it's his morning grumps at the top of the stairs (refusing to come down when I ask him to) and judgy eyebrows, his ear-to-ear smile, or his irresistible puppy-dog eyes, he just makes people happy, which is what we love most about him.
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"He's known for those grumps I mentioned; finding lost balls when we're out on a walk and just staring at them longingly; his extravagant swimming style; and just being a really cute, oversized bear of a golden," she said.
Moreover, Agata added that Chester is the biological dad of Chase, also featured on their Instagram Reels. He's the star of a children's book Chester's Big Splash!, a true story based on his life, which Agata wrote and illustrated. It was just released a few weeks ago, with a portion of the profits going to a nonprofit animal-rescue organization.
A boop is a gentle touch on your dog's nose while you make the noise, which has recently gone viral on social media. A piece published recently by experts at Hill's Pet Nutrition says that it's a way to form a deeper connection with your dog, and if you do it gently, it's not supposed to hurt.
However, not all dogs like to have their noses booped. The Hill's Pet Nutrition website says: "If you notice that your dog pulls their face away when you try and tap them on the nose, they are most likely signaling that they are not a fan. In these cases, a gentle back or head scratch will suffice as a bonding opportunity that they're sure to love.
"If your dog growls, cowers or in any other way shows non-normal behavior, it is best to avoid boops too," the website adds. "This is particularly true with children that haven't quite learned the differences between a happy dog and a scared/anxious dog."
The video quickly went viral on social media, getting viewers from across TikTok. It has so far received over 501,000 likes on the platform.
One user, gamjamypotato, commented: "I wanted to tap more and made sure to tap in even numbers." And carefreegoldens posted: "Boop boop. The teefers are soooooo adorable."
Iamlabduoduo wrote: "I booped so many many many times." And bodhibopeterson added: "You're all booped up for the day sweetie."
Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures of your pet you want to share? Send them to life@newsweek.com with some details about your best friend, and they could appear in our Pet of the Week lineup.
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