Take Chances

It is hard to do something you think you won’t be able to do.

I like land. Land is where my dog bowl is. So when my family took me boating for the first time, I protested politely. (Okay, I howled and did the stiff-leg, drag my toenails thing.) Once on board, my puppy friend, Rufus, and I flopped down in the bottom of the boat.

From up above we heard the sounds of laughter and splashing. We looked at each other and whined. How dare they have so much fun without us?

Then my instincts kicked in. My nose began to quiver and my ears to flap. Despite my fears, I clambered to my feet. It seemed like a long journey, but once I reached the prow of the boat I relished the feel of the wind rushing across my nose.

From now on this boat would have a captain (and Rufus as a first mate). Bravery never felt so good.

*Notice how dogs follow instincts to try something new.

(Got a story about your dog taking a chance? Share it with Porter here.)

Watch Porter’s adventure on the boat in this dog video.

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