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When an Intruder Invaded a Golden Retriever's Home, He Just Tried to Play

The man allegedly stayed inside for 30 minutes, ate food and napped while Nash repeatedly brought him toys, police said.

  • Earlier this month in Sherman Heights, San Diego, a 4-year-old golden retriever named Nash greeted an intruder with toys instead of guarding the home, treating him like an unexpected playmate.
  • Owner Dante Rowley watched the break-in via his home security app while out of town during a heat wave, as the intruder allegedly entered through an open second-floor window.
  • Inside the home, the intruder remained for around 30 minutes, reportedly removing his shoes and napping while eating food; Nash repeatedly offered him toys to play.
  • Police apprehended the man after he attempted to flee through a bathroom window; Rowley told NBC 7, "Nash is not the greatest guard dog. We thought he was going to bark at people and he did the exact opposite."
  • The unusual reaction soon caught the attention of social media users, many of whom found the dog's friendliness amusing, while the suspect faced burglary charges and outstanding warrants.
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Golden has fun trying to play with the bandit who broke into his home The security cameras of a residence in San Diego, United States, recorded the moment when a man broke into the place at the beginning of the month, enjoying that he was unemployed. However, what it was to be a distressing video ended up viralizing on social networks in a fun way thanks to the family dog. The video, which was posted by the owner of the house on Instagram two da…

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A couple from San Diego were on a flight home to San Diego after a visit to Chicago when they found out that someone was breaking into their house, while Nash, a four-year-old gold retriever, welcomed him with toys.

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A golden retriever in California didn’t quite understand his role as a guard dog, as he greeted a burglar as if he were a new friend. The 41-pound dog, named Nash, reacted in an unexpectedly friendly manner when a man broke into the family’s San Diego home. In fact, he repeatedly approached the intruder with toys in his mouth. The incident occurred earlier this month in the Sherman Heights neighborhood, east of downtown San Diego. The homeowner,…

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USA Today broke the news in New York, United States on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
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