Chocolate Lab Snuggles Up for Football With Dad and It’s True Love

There’s just something about a Sunday that feels so special. The game is on, snacks are flowing, and the couch becomes the center of the universe.

For one Chocolate Labrador Retriever, it’s also the perfect time to curl up next to Dad and enjoy their favorite tradition—football. And it's a moment that will win your heart, even if you don't like football.

Watch their snuggle session in this TikTok video shared on September 15:

This sweet Chocolate Lab made himself right at home, pressing close to Dad as they both focus on the screen. Sure, he might be hoping that game-day snacks eventually make their way to the couch, but it certainly doesn’t look like food is his primary motivation. The way he nestles in says it all; he just wants to be close.

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Mom joked that all the family’s dogs enjoy their “Sunday reset” too. This pup’s connection with Dad seems to be on another level. It’s peaceful, it’s comforting, and it’s a reminder that sometimes the best self-care doesn’t come from candles or spa days, but from a big dog snuggle in front of the TV. As viewer @NatureMade put it, “perfect self-care Sunday activity: snuggles on the couch.”

And fans couldn’t agree more. One wrote, “Nothing better than watching football with your best buddy.” And @NicholasLukaszek teased, “He’s got 100 treats on the outcome of this game.”

Dogs Learn Our Routines

It’s not just mealtime and walk time dogs keep track of. Research shows they often pick up on the rhythm of our weeks, too. According to the Dog Owners Academy, many pups recognize the difference between workdays and weekends. That could explain why this Chocolate Lab seems to know exactly when Sunday football rolls around, and why he saves his best cuddles for game day.

To see more of this good boy's sweetness on display, check out this TikTok video:

For this family, the weekly ritual means more than just touchdowns and scores. It’s about winding down together, sharing the couch, and letting the day be as simple as it is sweet. And if this pup could talk, he’d probably say there’s nothing better than a Sunday spent face to face with Dad, no matter who wins the game.

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This story was originally reported by Parade Pets on Sep 19, 2025, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.