Have you ever found yourself pleasantly surprised by your dog’s ability to bring comfort or laughter during a tough moment, often without them even realizing it?
It’s no secret that dogs possess a remarkable talent for sensing our needs, often delivering just what we desire in pivotal moments.
This unique connection is what makes our relationships with our pets so meaningful.
Makayla and her dog, Grissom, have brought joy to millions through their amusing viral video, but most importantly, Grissom understood that his owner needed him during that specific time.
The Happiest Moment Ever
@justttmakayla Remove hood✍🏻 and bring treats to trade✍🏻 Got it😅 #UpTheBeat #ThinkingAbout #goldenretrieverlife ♬ original sound – Makayla + Grissom🐶
This delightful moment became viral a couple of years back and continues to spread joy to individuals globally today.
“When he grabbed my hood, all I could do was laugh. I realized it was the release I needed to feel lighter,” said Makayla, Grissom’s owner, in an interview with The Dodo.
While Grissom may have mistaken the furry hood for a toy, the underlying message of the video shows that he truly understood what his mom needed at that moment.
According to Makayla, she was going through a tough time in her life, which took a toll on her mental health.
“I was facing a rough patch during that time. It was December 2020, and I had just experienced a difficult breakup a few months earlier, while Grissom was entering his ‘teenager phase’,” she shared.
Amidst dealing with the aftermath of her breakup, Makayla was moving from Virginia back to Rhode Island and juggling 15+ hour workdays to establish two separate businesses.
At the same time, Grissom’s “teenager phase” proved to be quite overwhelming for someone already facing challenges.
Grissom’s playful grab of her hood was all it took for Makayla to feel overwhelmed.
“My emotions were running high, and the moment he grabbed my hood was the last straw. Sometimes we can’t choose how we express a mental breakdown, but at that point, all I could do was laugh. It was a laugh that my soul desperately needed, and it’s a memory I will cherish forever,” Makayla recounted in her Instagram post.
Little did she know, Grissom had an instinctual understanding of how much she needed that laugh.
Makayla And Grissom
Even in his early days, Grissom displayed signs of anxiety and wariness, leading Makayla to seek guidance from a trainer.
This experience allowed her to learn extensively about canine anxiety and to identify Grissom’s triggers. He was never aggressive; he simply became overstimulated at times.
Reflecting on the day Grissom tugged her hood, Makayla noted: “We were playing fetch when I remembered a training session where I was told, ‘This is how you respond if he grabs the leash.’ I thought to myself, no one prepares you for when he grabs your hood.”
Since that joyful moment, the bond between Grissom and Makayla has continued to strengthen.
“He is genuinely my best friend. He is the great love of my life, and I view him as my soul dog,” Makayla expressed.
She is committed to providing him with a loving and fulfilling life every single day.
That video remains one of her best memories, one she will treasure indefinitely.
Always remember to shower your furry companions with affection, as they rely on you completely.
