Chris is developmentally and physically disabled and a sweet guy who loves his visits with Hurley.
Hurley loves those visits too. Once he sees Chris parking his bicycle outside our window, Hurley goes into full-body wag and promptly abandons anyone who may be giving him attention and/or treats at that moment to say hello to his favorite person.
Chris is the first person for whom Hurley will obey a new command. He and Chris practice his tricks every day. I think the most recent addition, roll over, really cemented their love for each other. Hurley won't do a roll over on the verbal cue only with me yet...but he will for Chris.
I might actually have a future therapy dog on my hands. While everyone raves over Hurley's cute tail, adorable facial features or the fact that he's just one good-looking dog, his love for Chris is hands-down my favorite thing about him.
That's awesome, dogs are so intuitive, he understands that Chris is different. What an amazing story.
ReplyDeleteThat is so awesome! Hurley is such a cool dog and lucky to have such a faithful friend to come visit him and practice his tricks!
ReplyDeleteLove this...
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing relationship.
ReplyDeleteSuch a precious post/friendship! I can't believe I got to witness Hurley's dedication to Chris. :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like Hurley is letting you know what he likes to do. So glad you're such a good listener.
ReplyDeleteIt's so great to hear about Hurley's affection for Chris. You can see how engaged he is in the pictures!
ReplyDeleteThat is so awesome and very sweet. Hurley must have a tender touch and be one special dog. :)
ReplyDeleteOooh, that is so, so sweet! What a great relationship for Hurley and for Chris! And, I gotta say, if you're interested in doing therapy dog stuff, it's so worth it! It takes a lot of time and effort (at least, training with Emmett did... he's sweet but slow) but it's amazing to watch our dogs touch people's lives!
ReplyDeleteHi Y'all!
ReplyDeleteGood luck future therapy dog!
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Wow! We should try and coordinate classes. Sage is taking her first step by getting her CGC. Then some Delta classes to see if she qualifies.
ReplyDeleteLove this. The bonds that dogs forge with humans never ceases to touch and amaze me. We went through a therapy dog class with Heidi and even though we don't have her with a therapy dog group yet, the class was so beneficial (and a lot of fun!).
ReplyDeleteaww, this is sooooo sweet! hurley's the best. :-)
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