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Loyal dog keeps boy company when he’s put in time out
If you wish unconditional love and loyalty, get yourself a dog. Dogs will remain loyal to you no matter the situation and will never judge you. In this story, we will talk about a faithful dog that kept his favorite person and best friend company when he was put in timeout.
Timeout experience
Many people remember sitting in a corner for a timeout as a lonely and sometimes traumatizing childhood experience. Even though you spent just a few minutes, you might feel like it was an eternity.
Have you ever considered how amazing it would have been if someone had been beside you during the entire time of your timeout? How comforting would it be?
The love between Peyton and Dash
Peyton’s mother, Jillian Smith, shared a photo of Peyton taking a timeout on Facebook. Interestingly, their family dog was by his side.
In the photo, Peyton stands at the wall’s entrance, his face leaning against it. Dash, their English mastiff, sits beside him. Dash is very close to Peyton, and he gently strokes him on the neck.
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A fully grown mastiff can weigh about 230 pounds, but they are excellent pets regardless of size and weight. In this case, Dash gave Peyton the emotional support he needed during this stressful moment.
Jillian Smith recalls that the two have been best friends, and whenever one is punished, the other feels the same pain. They both have unconditional love and bond for each other.
How did Peyton land a Timeout?
If you recall, fighting was common during childhood, especially if you had siblings. Peyton got himself a timeout after fighting his sister.
He was then told to choose between standing in a corner and going to his room, but he opted to stand so that Dash could support him. This way, the timeout would pass quickly.
Typically, timeouts are meant for self-evaluation after mistakes and seeing the need to reform, but instead, Peyton was distracted by Dash. Was it Peyton’s mistake to be distracted? No, it wasn’t. His friend saw it best that he needed some emotional support and offered to stand in solidarity by his side.
Sometimes, you may wish to spend some time alone while doing a self-reflection, but since you have an unconditional friend, you end up spending time together. It is impossible to send your most loyal friends away; they usually come uninvited. This was the case for Peyton and Dash.
Smith’s reaction to Peyton and Dash’s situation
Like any loving and caring mother, Smith was touched by the incident and found it humorous. She explains to Dodo that even though Peyton had made a mistake, she was more touched and found the situation cute.
How could she be mad when his son wrapped his arm around his friend so cutely? The bond between Peyton and Dash was strong and unbreakable. The two indicated that friends should be there for one another in good and bad times.
Social media reaction
The social media reaction was incredibly supportive. They shared their supporting compliments, and the photo of Peyton and Dash was shared fifty thousand times in just a few months. The photo was adorable and communicated widely about how caring and supportive dogs can be.
Besides the positive response, other comments pointed in the negative direction. Some Facebook users thought that Smith was too lenient with Peyton. They recalled that in their childhood, such an act committed by Peyton deserved to be solved by beating him using a belt.
Luckily for Peyton, his mother came to his rescue. She admits that even though Peyton did the wrong thing, the mistake was petty, and beating him with a belt would be an inhuman way of dealing with the situation. She further admits that perhaps the people who were complaining about her mode of punishment and the problem itself were jealous of Dash’s act of sympathy for Peyton.
Besides Dash, the family has another English Mastiff. She adds that the two English Mastiffs are loyal dogs and will never make you question their loyalty. Dash was Peyton’s favorite, unlike the other English Mastiff dog.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the story tells us the importance of having a dog whose loyalty and care are unquestionable. Dash helps Peyton get over his timeout with ease and without distress. Additionally, the story tells us of the importance of handling kids with love and care when they make mistakes to avoid instilling childhood trauma in them.