Three weeks can feel like a long time, and they can feel like an eternity to a dog! There’s nothing quite like returning home to a pooch who has missed you so dearly and has so loyally waited to welcome you back. And whether it’s just a short trip to the mailbox or a long vacation overseas, they are always so happy to see you.

In the video below, a soldier dad comes back home after three long weeks of deployment and being away from his family. And the dogs are so surprised and excited to see him, they squeal out in happiness and don’t let up. That has to make him feel good! Watch the sweet reunion in full: