By Maria Morava
A woman’s return home quickly turned into a moment of “immediate panic” when she discovered her golden retriever, Vincent, covered in vibrant red.In an Instagram reel, shared by the dog’s owner, she captured the hilarious and messy aftermath of Vincent’s encounter with red oil paint: a bright red mouth and paws, giving the impression he’s wearing tiny, stylish and expensive “shoes.” Since the video was posted, it has received over 230,000 likes.The video, simply captioned “immediate panic,” shows Vincent hiding like he knows what he’s done. “Can confirm, he managed to skip right past the water-based paints and straight for the oil based one,” the creator continued. “Someone’s going to have red shoes on for the next few weeks.”Vincent’s owners, a couple both in their 20s, adopted him as a puppy—and clearly, his playful nature has blossomed. Vincent’s mishap quickly captivated viewers, who flooded the comments with jokes and relatable dog-owner anecdotes.Mostly, they couldn’t get enough of Vincent’s new look.”GURL! these are the new Louboutin’s from the winter collection,” one user joked, referencing the iconic red-soled luxury shoes.”Must be getting ready for a fancy event. Trying to find the right color shoes and matching lipstick,” another wrote.Many comments highlighted the classic “guilty dog” demeanor: “The guiltiest of guilty,” one person wrote. “Every time I catch my golden doing something, she takes one look at me and runs.”One user quipped: “I dunno, I don’t think there is enough evidence that it was Vincent,” while another offered hilarious legal representation for the dog by commenting, “We are his representation. All of the claims you make are alleged. He was with us the whole time.”While the sight of a dog covered in paint can be alarming for any pet owner, it’s worth noting that oil paints are generally not considered toxic for dogs, unlike some other types of paint that might contain harmful chemicals. However, ingestion of any foreign substance, including paint, can still cause stomach upset, so veterinary advice is always recommended.The challenge now lies in the clean-up, as oil-based paints are notoriously difficult to remove.Vincent’s playful and somewhat mischievous incident is characteristic of his breed. The American Kennel Club (AKC) describes the golden retriever as “a loyal, outgoing and energetic dog that’s easy to train and maintains their playful, puppyish demeanor into adulthood.”Goldens are known for their eagerness to please, which generally makes them an easier breed to train. However, the AKC also points out that “golden retrievers that don’t get enough exercise are prone to misbehaving,” suggesting that their boundless energy needs an outlet—in this case, a colorful one.Newsweek reached out to @goldenboyvinnie for comment via TikTok.