Dogs competing in agility courses is an entertaining spectator sport, for sure. The four-legged athletes can impress you with their skills and can simultaneously win your heart.
But it's not always the nimble ones that get all the love.
A golden retriever puppy is currently a Twitter star for its attempt at maneuvering through a makeshift beginner's course and failing to leap over a bar.
Instead, the adorable pup did a face plant on the lawn and still won points on the internet.
The young doggo in the video didn't know quite what to do when faced with the obstacle but charged ahead anyway. The result is purely priceless and warrants repeated viewings.
"Not all dogs are athletic," read the caption for what has got to be one of the cutest animal videos to appear on Twitter.
Not all dogs are athletic. 😏😂🐶 https://t.co/Fw4DtT6gJi— Fred Schultz (@Fred Schultz) 1626874813.0
Twitter commented on the pup's determination and of the result many felt was relatable.
@fred035schultz Who among us hasn't stumbled into a perfect opportunity for a break before? 😆— Jon Hay (@Jon Hay) 1626982061.0
I am this dog every day at 4pm https://t.co/ebvfxM6dBk— Brittlestar (@Brittlestar) 1626904338.0
Me when I realize it’s Wednesday https://t.co/teNdN5HOYo— Upworthy (@Upworthy) 1626892809.0
Me working on the first draft. https://t.co/IKnj5AO1Wq— Mark Harris (@Mark Harris) 1626898219.0
People couldn't get enough of how the pup accepted defeat.
@fred035schultz Why work harder when you can lie down. 😁— Firstplacelast😜 (@Firstplacelast😜) 1626877503.0
@fred035schultz The fact that he just lays there in defeat is what does is for me lol 😂— Dee Dub, EdD. 🍺 🌰 (@Dee Dub, EdD. 🍺 🌰) 1626961054.0
@fred035schultz I had to laugh out loud at this. Poor little guy … we all learn through our mistakes and I’m sure h… https://t.co/dFM6e012tn— 1st daughter (@1st daughter) 1626886404.0
@fred035schultz I love how he stays at the end, like that was the game. #dogs We're not worthy.— Mike Surabian voted for Biden/Harris (@Mike Surabian voted for Biden/Harris) 1626889833.0
@fred035schultz “Go on without me, sir, for I am killed.”— Mike Dorsam (@Mike Dorsam) 1626875976.0
@fred035schultz ok bill i think we're done here, where are the treats you promised?— ubernaut (@ubernaut) 1626881491.0
Screw the judges. This dog just scored a solid 10/10 in my heart. https://t.co/XzKiBWhR6R— Kristen Meinzer (she/her) (@Kristen Meinzer (she/her)) 1626914614.0
@fred035schultz https://t.co/zex8Qy9F1d— Ride with Mike (@Ride with Mike) 1626897599.0
@RexChapman Can we all just take a moment to appreciate how many laughs this sweet, clumsy pup has brought to many today!— Louise Martin (@Louise Martin) 1626881957.0
A couple of concerned users mentioned the nosedive was more of the owner's fault, rather than the puppy's. They said the bars on jumps should be rigged to collapse and not remain in a fixed position after making contact.
Nevertheless, the pup appeared to not be injured as it managed to wriggle its way out of the situation and move ahead like a champ.