Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Conquering Fears
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Conquering Fears
This video is a true testament as to how far Henry has come. Henry had never been one to shy away from bridges or boardwalks or other unusual flooring conditions. (But boy the same would have given Benny a coronary and sent Luna into a tremble attack.) But Henry has never been a fearful guy and has even enjoyed challenging himself to do daring stunts and adventures. With that said, since Henry's hard year.....he had lost a bit of his mojo. So, that brings us back to the video. You can see Henry working his way across the slatted bridge, He's not confident but even as recently as a month ago he would have gotten to the first slat and put on the pug brakes. (You know what I mean! When if you pulled him, all you would get is his harness coming off over his head like you would take of a t-shirt.)
Anyway, not long ago Henry would not attempt this. Now he's not only attempting but working it out. I am not sure if the sun and the shadows are helpful or harmful to his ability to navigate in this scenario but I'm leaning towards that they are not helpful. We did not record his whole trip across the bridge, but you can tell that he is progressing. A la Henry style: Slow & Steady. I know I keep mentioning this but we have known since puppyhood that Benjamin & Henry were the tortoise and the hare. Benny ran fast and furious and Henry had always moseyed. So, the bright light that was Ben burned out quickly and that is why the continuous warm glow of Henry is still plugging away.
#HenryTheHare #HenryStrong
15 Comments
Henry has made so much progress it is going very slowly with my blind foster pug but she is making some progress
Well done, Henry!
“Pug breaks”....great description!
What a sweetie he is. Just comes to show Henry is getting his mojo back.
#HenryStrongAllDayLong
xoxo Patty
Love to see that Henry the Hare is getting his mojo back….it comforts my soul.
Shouldn’t it be #HenryTheTortoise? Anyway, great to see Henry making progress and doing his thing.
Clearly, Chuckie, you are correct! #HenryTheTortoise. (I must have gotten hung up on too many H’s! whoops!)
I just love your attitude Henry…you just keep motoring along…even if it is at a slower pace:)
#HenryAtHisOwnPace
You go little man, do it how it works best for you. Mom and Dad will totally get in line!!
Love the “Warm glow of Henry plugging away” statement. Beautifully said. Question: Solsie is not eating, a few treats, but not much otherwise-for those of you who live in warm climates, do you see this in your pugs? Will be rushing to the vet. A pug not eating can’t be good. Pug hugs from pastor sue & the Colorado 2
I am so amazed at Henry. Every time I think of him and all that he has endured in a short period of time, where he was and where he is now and continually going, he is a super example of how we humans should travel. #HenrySetsTheMode.
I agree with you, SueVDB ~ #HenrySetsTheMode
with everything he has gone thru, it is good to see him meandering at his own pace, as if to say, “I’m goona stop and smell the roses”
xoxo love ya Henry!
So proud and happy for Henry!
He really has come far! It’s very impressive to me how little by little he’s tackled dealing with his life’s hardships. And of course, with his family’s loving help and encouragement all the way!
A thought struck me as I watched him amble along the bridge. It seemed that the way he turned his nose toward the slats, he was using his smell for guidance in the way a blind person uses their cane. He seemed to be checking where he was in relation to the side. Pretty darn smart, I think!
#HenryTheBrilliantPug #ILoveHenry
Henry is my hero!
This video warms my heart. Henry is so brave and so strong. I love thinking about how far he has come and what he has overcome. What an inspiration he is to all of us. And I agree, he wouldn’t have come this far without the support of his folks! God Bless you both!