Owner Forgets to Lock Crate at Night, Cam Reveals Dog's Unexpected Reaction

An owner who forgot to lock her dog's crate was left speechless when her pup did the unexpected with the chance to have freedom after the house.

During the night, the golden retriever puppy named Maui was calmly resting in his crate when his paw hit the door. The door swung open. As it turned out, his owner forgot to lock the crate before going to bed.

Some dogs might have seen the open door as an invitation to explore the house, taking the opportunity to exhibit unwanted behavior . But not Maui. He used the crate for its intended use—a safe place to feel secure and reduce anxiety .

The August 11 Instagram video, posted to the account @lilgoldenmaui, showed the pup unfazed about the owner's mistake. Instead, Maui prioritized his "beauty sleep" over being mischievous, which left th