It’s no surprise that Labradors are often called the ultimate “good boys.” They’re eager to please, think the best of everyone, and carry a kind of patience that wins hearts over and over again. Leo, the Labrador in this video, embodies every bit of that description. Even when he has to do something less-than-fun — a foot soak for a painful abscess — he sits calmly, while his human showers him with encouragement (read: treats). The best thing about this heartwarming video is the look on Leo’s face that seems to say, “I know this is for my own good.”
Owner showers Labrador with treats during foot soak treatment in video
This sweet video has been garnering likes since the time it was uploaded. It opens with Leo’s owner explaining that he developed an abscess between his toes and needed a soothing soak. She says she wants to share how much of a good boy he was. Instead of making trouble or pulling away, Leo settles into the process without complaint. “You’re doing so good, Leo,” his owner says encouragingly, offering him a steady stream of treats as positive reinforcement.
Even though Leo might be uncomfortable, he stays calm, and his face shows that he trusts his human. “I’m so sorry this happened to you,” his owner tells him at one point. Adding “You’re such a good boy.” It’s such a heartwarming moment that it might make you tear up. Dogs really don’t think ill of anyone.
The post’s caption informs that the video is “from about a month ago” and that Leo is now fully healed and “racing around,” which shows that the treatment worked. The video has over 9K likes. Moreover, the comments are full of people who were touched by Leo’s patience.
One person wrote, “unbelievablely good boy.” Another user said, “He is such a good boy. You can tell he trusts you to care for his needs.” A different user wrote, “My dog literally has foot allergies..but would rather die than soak her paws in the solution.” Leo’s trust in his human and his commitment to getting better have won hearts everywhere.
