Friendly Dog Greeting
Friendly Golden Retriever Welcomes Alleged Burglar and Police With Toys
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Key Points
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Owner Dante Rowley joked that Nash was “not the greatest guard dog,” saying the couple expected barking but the dog “did the exact opposite.”
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The break-in video went viral and attracted millions of views on social media.
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According to Rowley, the intruder did not steal anything, and reports described no damage to the home.
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Rowley joked that Nash appeared to be “way more well-behaved with that guy than he is with us.”
A San Diego golden retriever became an unlikely viral star after greeting an alleged burglar with toys instead of barking when the man broke into his family's home. John Paul Cline, 57, used a ladder to climb through a second-story window while owners Dante Rowley and his fiancée flew home from Chicago. Instead of confronting the intruder, 4-year-old Nash brought him toys and followed him around the house, watching as Cline ate yogurt, turkey, and cheese before napping on the dog's bed Daily Mail.
The homeowners watched everything unfold through their Ring cameras and texted police from the plane with live video access. Officers arrived within minutes, used a drone to locate Cline, and arrested him on suspicion of first-degree burglary. The incident went viral across social media, racking up over 6 million views, with Nash greeting responding officers at the door with a toy KYMA Police1.
A Guard Dog With Zero Sense of Danger
Nash the golden retriever did everything except his job. Owner Dante Rowley joked that Nash was "not the greatest guard dog," telling FOX 5 the couple expected barking but "he did the exact opposite." As Cline moved through the Sherman Heights home, Nash repeatedly brought him toys. Rowley laughed that Nash appeared to be "way more well-behaved with that guy than he is with us." Golden retrievers are bred for friendliness and retrieving objects, not for territorial aggression Nebraska TV.
How the Intruder Spent 30 Minutes Inside
Cline entered through a second-story window that was left cracked open, using a ladder he found near an outdoor shed. Once inside, he removed his shirt and shoes. He raided the refrigerator for snacks — yogurt, turkey, and cheese. He then walked into the bedroom and took a nap on Nash's dog bed Police1.
Police arrived quickly after the homeowners shared live camera access from their flight. Officers deployed a tactical drone to search the house, which prompted Cline to attempt an escape through a bathroom window. He was arrested and arrested on suspicion of first-degree residential burglary. According to KYMA, Cline also faces allegations in unrelated cases.
The Video That Took Over Social Media
The Ring camera footage went viral almost immediately, drawing over 6 million views across social media platforms. The absurdity of the moment — a man eating yogurt from someone else's fridge while a large dog brought him toys — captured the internet's attention. Social media users widely mocked Nash's lack of guard dog instincts while praising San Diego police for their quick response Daily Mail.
Minimal Damage, but Security Upgrades Coming
The break-in resulted in no stolen items and only minor property damage — broken pots and the consumed food from the refrigerator. No one was hurt. A second dog escaped through a dog door during the initial entry. The homeowners told local media they plan to install a full security system and erect taller fencing around their property KYMA.
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