Dog ‘Terrified’ of Owner’s Christmas Decoration Melts Hearts [Video]

The moment a golden retriever expressed fear in the face of a Christmas decoration has left social media users laughing and sympathizing in equal measure.

Archie, an English cream golden retriever, went viral on TikTok after owner Amber Berter, posting under the handle @homeboundadventures, shared his reaction to seeing a paper cutout of the train from The Polar Express. In the video, a terrified Archie can be seen frozen, staring and shaking.

Berter, in Indiana, told Newsweek the story behind Archie’s reaction, which happened while she was prepping for a Polar Express-themed party last year.

“I made it, hung it up, and didn’t think anything of it,” Berter said. “When I realized he was shaking like that, he actually scared me. I checked him out and then started looking for what was upsetting him. Then it hit me—oh my goodness, the train!”