A golden retriever named Spud has become an unexpected TikTok star after responding to his full “government name” — Spudlium Fancybottom — in a lakeside moment that’s racked up 3.5 million views.

Posted by Kelsey, a camphost who’s currently dog-sitting her fur-nephew, the video shows Spud trotting down a steep embankment toward the lake before stopping dead in his tracks when she calls out his full name. The dramatic pause and perfect response have viewers howling with delight.

Spudlium Fancybottom, a playful nod to a SpongeBob character, has quickly become a fan favourite.

I am dog sitting Spud. He’s my fur-nephew. I’m a Camphost at a lake, and they work with me. Spud dropped off a trail down a steep embankment to the lake and stopped dead in tracks when I called his full name, Spudlium Fancybottom. It’s a play on a SpongeBob character and people are loving it!