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By Lydia Patrick
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A mischievous dog has found out the hard way what happens when you take food away from a baby.
Carter the golden retriever was zeroing in on Connie's chicken pasta when his owner Jake (@jaketm1991) caught him and scolded him—much to Carter's dismay.
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"So our dog always likes to hover and lay underneath the baby seat where our 1-year-old daughter, Connie, has her lunch and dinner, " Jake told Newsweek. "He picks up the scraps usually however Connie has now realized that she can feed Carter and so he looks up at her waiting for the food to come.
"At times he jumps up on her food tray—which is when we told him off and sent him to the other side of the room,"
In a video which garnered more than 5,000 views, Jake shared his dog's reaction—he proceeded to sit on the other side of the room on the far end of the couch and stare out of the window, refusing to look at his family. The text overlaid on the footage read: "When you tell your dog off for eating your daughter's food."
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"When we called his name he ignored us and continued to look out the window into the garden which is when we filmed his reaction," Jake said.
Golden retrievers are renowned for their friendly nature and eagerness to please their owners, according to The American Kennel Club.
The friendly giants are also great with young children, which explains the special bond between the two.
"Carter and Connie get on so well. He is very patient with her—as a golden retriever he is a very good family dog. They cuddle up on the sofa together and she now tries to give him strokes," Jake said.
According to Animal Friends, a pet insurance provider based in the U.K, there are several techniques owners can implement to prevent their canine friends from stealing food.
Dogs may be tempted to steal food if they are bored or if they have not been well trained.
The site advises to never punish a dog for taking food but rather to train them using positive enforcement.
Keeping your pooch well exercised and entertained is another way to deter them from developing negative habits, the site advised.
Commanding your dog to perform an action can distract them from taking your food, for example if you ask them to sit when you notice them edging towards your plate.
TikTokers were empathetic towards the upset pooch.
"Say sorry," Jade said. "Aw poor little angel," said Soo.
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