A mini goldendoodle’s ecstatic reunion with her owners after her first day at doggy daycare has delighted the internet.

A TikTok video has captured the heartwarming moment Millie, a mini goldendoodle full of fluffy excitement, sprinted toward her waiting owners after being away. “Seeing mom and dad after the first day of daycare…was fun, but nothing beats seeing my mommy and daddy,” Millie’s owners captioned the video.

Millie’s TikTok page is full of hilarious and heartwarming moments, but despite this particular affectionate moment, another recent video of Millie revealed her pragmatic side.

During a walk, when tested to see if she recognized her dad, Millie’s focus remained squarely on treats—demonstrating her clear priorities.

The goldendoodle’s enthusiastic reaction highlighted the increasing popularity of doggy daycare, a service that offers convenience and peace of mind for busy pet owners.

Doggy daycare environments, like the one Millie attended, can significantly reduce anxiety and fear by providing controlled exposure to new situations, helping dogs build confidence. According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), a good daycare offers more than just supervision—it also provides dogs a chance to play, get exercise, stay mentally engaged and avoid boredom or separation anxiety.

However, they can also be overwhelming for canines, sometimes causing anxiety and stress for introverted pups.

Socialization is a critical aspect of a dog’s overall well-being, and directly influences their behavior, health and happiness. This crucial development begins in puppyhood, typically between three and 12 weeks of age, when puppies’ brains are highly receptive to new experiences, according to an article from PetMD.

Positive exposure to various environments, sounds, people and animals during this critical period helps foster confidence and appropriate behaviors in adult dogs. Without this early socialization, dogs may develop fear, anxiety or aggressive tendencies toward unfamiliar situations.

Millie’s joyous reunion with her owners shows the positive impact of such environments, illustrating the happiness and well-being that proper socialization and engagement can bring to a dog’s life. Though, according to other videos of Millie, she may just have had this quality about her already.

Another video sees her ecstatic when her mom comes home after a week away, and another one shows her reuniting with her parents after her first grooming.

“What a happy baby,” one person wrote, summing up Millie’s personality perfectly, while another shared, “Reunions are so sweet! Extra cuddles!”

Newsweek reached out to @golden_doodle_millie for comment via TikTok.