Well, one dog on TikTok has shown an aptitude for just that, in a video which shows him diving for rocks in a lake and a river.

In footage posted to the app on August 13 by an account called theschnoutsquad, we can see proof of the golden retriever’s talent.

The video begins with a close up of the cute dog’s face, accompanied by a soundbite from the 2001 film Legally Blonde in which protagonist Elle Woods, played by Reese Witherspoon, asks her boyfriend: “So you’re breaking up with me because I’m too blonde?”

However, text overlaying the image substitutes the words “I’m too blonde” for “I dive for rocks.”

The track “Heart of Glass” by Blondie then begins to play, as the camera focusses in on a dog out in a lake, diving under the water, then swimming back with a large rock in his mouth.

We can then see the pet doing the same thing in a river, as he proudly wades to shore with a another heavy offering in his jaw.

To show that this is a frequent activity for the pet, there is yet more footage of the cute pet bobbing and diving for his much-beloved rocks.

Theschnoutsquad captioned the adorable video, which can be watched here, writing: “But diving for rocks is the best! #goldenretriever #rockslayer #swimmer.”

The sweet footage has gained a lot of traction online, having so far been viewed by a whopping 4.9 million people and attracted more than 1.2 million likes.

Many people rushed to the comments section to share their views on the impressive video.

One TikTok user, Natasha Robichaud, commented: “Mam that’s not a dog that is a very fluffy otter.”

Another person, Jessica Denis-Lavoie, asked: “Is it a golden thing? They seem to really love water like more than other breeds am I tripping?”

Dorothy Harrower revealed: “I’ve never seen a dog dunk I’m dead.”

Lanizzz typed: “My dog dunks her head for rocks but omgggg he’s full on diving.”

Emma commented: “Nooooo omg the cutest.”

Jmondrezejewski gushed: “I’ve never seen a dog diving in my life!”

Lucy questioned: “Do dogs know not to breathe underwater? Or is it something learn through trial and error cause I can’t imagine a dog holding his breath.”

To this, Theschnoutsquad responded: “He actually blows bubbles underwater and can hold his breath for up to a minute.”

Newsweek have contacted Theschnoutsquad for comment.