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Updated · Yahoo! Voices · Jul 31
Golden Retriever Bailey Keeps Baby Sofia’s Ball Game Going With 1 Orange Ball
Updated
Updated · Yahoo! Voices · Jul 31

Golden Retriever Bailey Keeps Baby Sofia’s Ball Game Going With 1 Orange Ball

3 articles · Updated · Yahoo! Voices · Jul 31

Summary

  • A YouTube video shared by @ThisisBailey shows Bailey repeatedly retrieving a bright orange squeaky ball and placing it back within baby Sofia’s reach so she can keep playing.
  • Bailey’s appeal came from how he matched Sofia’s slow pace rather than taking over, with one moment showing him gently squeezing the ball as if prompting another round.
  • Viewer comments focused on his care and restraint, praising how carefully he took the ball from Sofia and how naturally the pair seemed to communicate.
  • The story also pointed to golden retrievers’ people-oriented temperament, while noting veterinary guidance that young children and dogs should always interact under close adult supervision.

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