Dog Teaches A Lesson Of Team Work By Helping His Friend Get Over His Fear Of Water To Play Fetch
Charlee and Yuma may be best friends, but their dynamic changes fast depending on where they are. At home, Yuma is the boss, and Charlee usually has no chance of getting a toy away from her.
Outside, though, especially near water, everything flips. That is where Yuma suddenly becomes the helper, and Charlee gets the upper hand in a way no one expects.
One simple game of fetch turns into a sweet reminder that even the bossiest dog can surprise you.
Charlee and Yuma smiling
Charlee hates getting wet, so obviously, she detests swimming. She can tolerate mud, but water is totally out of the question.
Charlee and Yuma Playing
Charlee's real test begins when she sees a stick floating nearby or if someone throws a toy into the water. The look of longing and desperation in her eyes is quite clear, but she just can't force herself to go into the water to retrieve it.
This is where Yuma comes in to her rescue. She gets into the water and fetches it out for her.
This behavior of Yuma is completely opposite to her behavior indoors towards Charlee when it comes to sharing her toys. So, for the family, this behavior came as a surprise. Her helpful attitude and kindness towards Charlee made everyone a fan of hers.
Yuma is very much the alpha, Michael noted. What Yuma wants, Yuma gets, which makes her doing this so much weirder.
At home, she'd never give up a toy for Charlee; if anything, she barks anytime Charlee has a toy. But when Charlee stands and whines in the water for a stick, Yuma doesn't hesitate.
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That is where the real teamwork starts to show.
Charlee afraid to go into water
Only Yuma can sense Charlee's fear of entering the water and her eagerness to fetch the stick. Yuma doesn't like that her friend is not enjoying herself as much as she is, so to make up for it, she fetches the stick or the toy for her.
Charlee's hesitation near the water makes Yuma's behavior even more surprising.
Yuma fetching stick for Charlee
Sometimes, it happens that Yuma doesn't give the toy to Charlee after fetching it for her, but she does this probably to tease her. Their bond of love is just so adorable and heartwarming for the whole family.
“It's just so sweet. You can't help but think, ‘We don't deserve dogs,’” Michael remarked.
For another surprise bond, see how a rejected lamb found comfort with a dog.
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