Funny how the right crowd can push you past your nerves and make you braver than you thought you could ever be. Gus, a little French Bulldog, proved exactly that in a video that’s been winning over Instagram.
At the edge of the boat, Gus shifts nervously, caught somewhere between curiosity and fear. His tiny body shakes, and his eyes dart to the water, where his favorite humans are. You can almost feel his doubt through the screen.
However, true to his Frenchie spirit, his grit finally wins out. With four enthusiastic “teammates” waiting in the water, Gus is able to overcome his nerves thanks to his amazing hype squad.
French Bulldog makes the perfect landing with the help of ‘hype team’ in video
It’s no wonder this video has become so popular — fans love a feel-good underdog moment, and who can help but cheer for this adorable French Bulldog? The clip has already racked up more than 26K likes, with viewers rallying behind Gus as if they were in the boat with him.
The clip begins with the pup standing cautiously on the boat’s edge, the landing pad floating just ahead. He’s ready for the jump in his cute little lifejacket. Behind him, his human with the camera captures the steady stream of encouragement coming from beyond the landing pad.
“You can do it, Gus!” and “C’mon, Gus!” they chant. He trembles so much that you can tell his nerves are running the show. However, when you’ve got four of your most favorite humans in the water cheering you on, hesitation doesn’t stand a chance.
And then he goes for it. Gus launches himself, sticks the landing on the pad, and struts like he meant to do it all along. He trots across to his hype squad, tail high, looking every bit the proud champ who just conquered a big fear of his.
As one commenter put it, “Surrounded by encouragement and love.” Another nailed the mood with, “What a brave little dude!!!” Gus’s jump isn’t just funny — it shows how a little encouragement can give strength to the wobbliest of paws.
