Watch this sweet Golden Retriever comfort their tearful owner during her time of need

A dog isn’t called man’s best friend for nothing.

According to the American Kennel Club, a dog's ability to communicate with humans is like no other species in the animal kingdom. So, when dog owner, Ms. Yao of Beijing, China, began crying while sitting on her couch, her golden retriever, Cai Bao, instinctively knew what to do.

Watch the video to see a loyal pet tenderly comforting its owner.

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