To face challenges successfully, we need the right outlook, skill, and will to overcome them. These three ingredients to life are essential, and these dogs know it.
Tucker, the internet-famous Golden Retriever was put to this very test. Along with a friend named Pearl, another retriever, the dogs had to overcome some man-made obstacles.
These obstacles were in the form of knick-knacks placed by Linda, Tucker’s mom. Water bottles, flower pots, and various other items were placed in a narrow space on the kitchen floor.
The goal was for the dogs to get through, or over them, to get some treats. Tucker and Pearl did beautifully the first time, but then the second round came.
Three water bottles were too much of an obstacle for Tucker, and he balked multiple times before turning around. Pearl persevered and made her way through.
When Tucker saw that Pearl was able to, he tried again and was successful. It goes to show that sometimes, we all just need to see someone make it before we find the courage to do it ourselves.
Pearl was the clear winner in this challenge because no matter how many obstacles Linda placed, the pet just jumped over them. Talk about the perfect mindset, doggo!
Linda placed more and more knick-knacks, and although Pearl toppled some of them, she was able to clear most of them. Good going, pet!
Tucker was happy about his friend’s success, but he couldn’t care less about the obstacle challenge. Perhaps he just wasn’t in the mood, or he’s had enough of the treats even without that silly game.
Whatever his reason was, Tucker’s behavior’s all of us when life happens. We sometimes ignore problems and shove them under a rug, willing them to go away.
We should all be more of Pearl in this life. We’re sure we’d feel better, live better, and succeed more. Appreciate the reminder, pet!
Photo and video credits to Tucker Budzyn via YouTube
