Golden Retriever Helps Boy Come Out of Autism - Friend Like Henry

[AllenTax]

Wow that gameboy is old. Like 30+ So is this video that old. That kis is in his 30s now?

[RobonHood889]

My mother has Alzheimers and had 2 Goldens.One very close in look to the beauty in this video.Kis name is Booji and we ere blessed with him for 15 wonderful years.We have another who also Loves my mother.He has become closer to her as she has been progressing with her disease.He loves her dearly.He is younger than Booji but it dosent matter.Mom says she sees Booji and that brings her a lot of comfort as well.I would not be here if they didnt save my life 6 years ago while in seizure myself.

[GnosticHumanist]

I like all dogs, but I would have to say that golden retrievers are the most eager to please and develop a relationship with people.

[rubymcnugget]

i have autism and i was giving a chorise to sell my puppy and get one or keep puppy and training well i said keep puppy and train it to be my service dog i wornt sell her becluse she was given to me by her mum who was hit by as car when she was 5 week old now she will be one year old on the 29 of jan and she the best i made the rigth chose and im happy for what i did

[choiceisyours]

how can there be a dislike?

[JustDance2Fever]

the Amazing bond between man and dog the pup chose him. thats amazing!

[RobonHood889]

@JustDance2Fever .My unknown friend they do choose you.Ive seen it many times.It is a special bond and love that trancends evreything.You seem to understand what a lot of people dont.

[JustDance2Fever]

the amazing bond between mand and dog the pup chose him.

[rosafoto71]

This is the most beautiful story of the healing bond between us humans and animals. So happy for your child Dale, may this serve to help other children in this situation find a bridge toward the lovely human experience of forging a bond.

[GnosticHumanist]

Great story, but am I the only one that found the part with the parents pretending to be the dog utterly bizarre?

[LosSenoraDiablo]

@GnosticHumanist if it works, who cares?

[nooodles865]

funny i had come across a video of a soldier while in iraq or afganistan a few years ago who came across a puppy and then picked it up and threw it off a cliff he then posted it and found himself in some trouble i had not heard of the incident when it happened.people came to his defence by saying it was just a stupid puppy not a person, calm down..perhaps they should watch this video.i went on to find videos in which soldiers said the dogs they sort of adopted there was how they got through it.

[joesphx19]

Maybe just me but of all the animals, especially dogs, none can bond just like a Golden. If you haven't had one in your family you have missed someone extraordinary that will enrich your lives.

[TheCoolfez]

There was a article I read in National Geographic where the father of a son who has autism took him to Mongolia to a horse ranch. Somehow riding and interacting with the horses there made him a lot better. There are research being done that is trying to see why animals can bring out autistic children out of their shell.

[WizardOfDuh]

One person's mouse slipped while they were trying to click the "like" button. It's okay, lone disliker. We understand. :)

[alisterlevay]

@WizardOfDuh That is EXACTLY what happened!

[GayWhisperGuy]

This is so sweet! Dogs are amazing!

[marie000021]

Do you know why that dog chose that boy probably because he smelled dales problems or that dog new that he was the right little boy!!!:)

[ohsk8an]

Yeah baby!

[caseyrook]

Im not being ignorant here, so please dont be offended but does Scotland not have Special.Ed in all their public schools? Its mandatory in the US.

[dmginc88]

how someone can dislike this video ?? ...

[dwarfdemasoni]

I'm sorry, and thank goodness for this boy. However, the human species just passed 7 billion, it is projected that by 2025 the world population will be 9 billion. We as humans are the root of the destruction of Earth, not animals - they never were, and never will be.

[AznAndy562]

damn onions i swear...

[msdevious76]

Thank you for posting this wonderful story. It was very inspirational.

[knickie1982]

How could someone dislike this video. What a heartless person. I found this to be a very loving story and this is why I LOVE ANIMALS

[GummieRazor]

This is why dogs are mans or girls best friend.

[hiccup08]

if you love a dog, they love you back tenfold. once again, i'm blown away with their incredible character. Henry is so adorable and you can just see how he loves the little boy.

[lovelykattie]

i read this story years ago in reader's digest..

[RandomLogan1]

Honestly....How do I get from Just Cause 2, to this?

[elaideines]

lindo, só que deveria ser traduzido em idiomas. obrigado.

[TheRealEricLester]

So what happens when the dog dies? That shit is going to suck.

[TheLaceratedSky]

@TheRealEricLester Don't underestimate the power of a dog's affection.Even after its gone, it may and will touch the child...

[MrBigoutlaw]

Being a shelter volunteer I love these kinds of stories. The animals provide unconditional love. As Subatan wrote, we humans have a lot to learn

[HoneyXVenom]

This is why I love dogs so much. I have a golden retriever too and she is an angel!

[Moontess]

I read the book a few years ago and I was really touched by the bond between Dale and Henry. I highly recommend the book!!

[googleisshittoss]

Beautiful!...dogs are a gift for us all...they can teach us so much :)

[shannon13lol5705]

Is this weird that this made me cry...

[Moontess]

@shannon13lol5705 Not at all - it's a really touching and encouraging story. I feel teary mysef too! ^_^

[punkqueentheresa]

I have a brother with autism, and watching this not only reminds me of him, but makes me appreciate him more as well. Thanks for posting this.

[Piawackett1]

D O G spelled backwards!

[LmfaoOomg]

And this, yet again, proves why dogs are so amazing.

[Estherredstar]

Wow.

[subatan]

difference between animals and us : they don't judge? as human, we have lots of to learn ;-)

[Ericfly100]

@subatan it's true,we ina little centre in italy,make the therapy with the donkeys!!!

it isn't a thepapy but helps autistic child....

sorry per the language i'm italian!!

[Healitall]

@subatan we have the choice to judge or not -.- don't judge humans as judgemental ;)

[Angelimayar]

Thanks

[blueandyellowguitar]

aw this is beautiful, my brother has Aspergers syndrome and animals always make him happy. They are amazing. :)

[Isobel201]

A touching video. I have two Golden Retrievers and they are the most loving dogs I'll have ever owned. Labrador Retrievers are a totally separate breed by the way; they are smooth coated.

[clockers678t]

labs are the most friendly dogs you can find ..i had mine 10 years and its never bitten anybody ..its rare it even growls ..very loving animals ..ok when they are pups they are soo energetic but they are good dogs

[quiksilverrules14]

this isn't a lab

[jasonfoe]

yea, its a golden retriever... a lovely dog..

i had 1 before... he passed away.. took me more than 3 months to recover from my sadness.. T,T

[TheBlueGreenEarth]

@quiksilverrules14 Do you know what kind of dog it is?

[TheBlueGreenEarth]

@quiksilverrules14 Do you know what kind of dog it is?

[quiksilverrules14]

@TheBlueGreenEarth It's either a Golden Retriever or a Golden Retriever/Lab mix.

[jjshoward]

My son has autism and I cant belive that someone would post a video named Hot-autistic on this web site, I dont' think that the person who did is sick in the head and this video should be removed from this website.

[1986Sheri]

@jjshoward

how old is your son?

[nise612]

this is such a great story

[ioanacatalina33]

Golden Labrador Retriever? He's a golden retriever :) no labrador in his name

[Angelimayar]

How old is he now?I am intrested in him bcoz my son also autism with 6 years old but can't speak,,needs help,,,,,,

[moneandleils]

Dale's graduated from high school! And has a little sister, also autistic, but less severe than Dale. :)

[blink182loverbustedh]

hes 21 now

[HorseUbssesser123]

Such a happy ending!!!