I bet this will be the last dog he has for a long long time. I used to foster and rescue dogs, and I ended up with some VERY special dogs because I had so many fosters. One went blind from glaucoma, the other one had live cancer, but it was benign for 6 years. I loved doing rescue, I loved my dogs, great to hand out with them, but when they died, part of my ability to feel died.
Yakoo couldn’t have asked for a more perfect Dad than the one who adopted him. Talk about a match made in heaven, this beautiful and lucky dog has everything a pup could dream of, love, devotion, protection and a life of exploring a world he can experience in special ways. I wish them both a long and happy life full of fun, adventure and love.💕
I had a poorly bred Dachshund (Double Dapple). He was also deaf and blind. They are *very* easily trained. I would wake him up with either a stomp on the floor or blowing near him. He was the love of my life. He had NO idea he was disabled. These animals are pure joy!! Good for you, sir!!
@@lolrentz The greeks had about 7 words for the various types. Agape was the greatest form -- self sacrifice. Pragma -- pragmatic love (ex. marriage of convenience). Eros - romantic. In English, we only have one word for love so the bottom feeders can feed on the swill at the bottom.
"We as humans have to figure out what they want to tell us." Every school should play this video a few times a year. Every child/teen could learn so much about compassion, respect, responsibility, companionship, and honor by watching animal videos like this one and going out into their local community and helping animals 2x/week. Simple. These two are a heavenly match. Heartwarming, inspiring, soulmates!
Now this what I call the Perfect Pet Parent. 👍He thinks about how he can make his dog's life good by researching how to communicate and understand with his dog. This man has a really good heart.
This is how all forms of love should be. You should always think -- how can I give something of myself to others that they can't otherwise provide to themselves. Unfortunately, in the selfish age in which we live, there's a mass delusion which was inflicted upon us for the profit of parasites. The delusion being 2-fold: first, that everyone is here to ruthlessly compete with one another. The second, that the competition is a zero sum game. It's the pathology which inflicts every prosperous society because only in wasteful times can you con people into wasting their lives on beliefs which require luxury to sustain. Very few people can see though the smokescreen. You know these people by the simplicity in which they strive to exist.
I feel like this man is one of the greatest human beings ever lived. You don't have to be extraordinary to be great. You can also be extraordinary kind ❤️ please don't give up on him man ❤️
From my experience in giving for adoption of my rescue dogs & cats I can say that this gentleman is genuinely a dog lover & will not forsake his friend. 🙏
This man has taken the best from his sensibility : by helping a dog with special needs he learned how to communicate with him and give him unexpected life quality, and sharing his experience shows how people can properly deal about caring with atypical pets. We need less stupid careless breeders and more individuals like him in this world.
I'm disabled and I love this guy. He understood that it was up to him to educate himself about his dog's needs. Instead of expecting the dog to adapt to a sighted and hearing world, which would likely be impossible, the man adapted his *own* behaviours to his dog's world! Wouldn't it be wonderful if able-bodied people educated themselves about disabled people's needs and adapted to them?
When he was advised that Yakoo wouldn’t able to do anything because of his disability, it broke my heart. It really did make me think “what if they also said that about a disabled person?”. The assumption that people should do less/or not try to do much at all because it’d be a lot easier than to put in effort is just sad.
@@REChronic54 They often do tell parents that their disabled children will not be able to do anything. What they really mean is that they won't be able to do anything because the world refuses to make disability accommodations for disabled people. If the law were applied, and the world were truly accessible, I would be able to do many of the same things everyone else does: Go into stores, use restrooms, go to restaurants. The problem is not my disability. The problem is inaccessibility. It's just the same with this dog: Do what he needs and he can have a great life.
It's weird how we love the little sounds from our pets that others would overlook 🥰 I like the way it sounds when my smallest doggo drinks from the back of the water dish or the noise her ears make when she shakes her head without a collar on😍
This man is amazing, to specifically seek out a wonderful dog like this, and be so grateful to have him and feel chosen. I wish more people like him existed, the world would be soo much better of a place to live in.
The saddest and best thing about this video is what a dog can do with a confident owner. I've seen puppies act up once and then never let off the lead again. This man is exceptional.
He presents training in 7 days. Each of 7 items are commands that he believes a dog should know. They are presented in part ii of the book ruclips.net/user/postUgkxK8-VQWpYThx4IC6MiIvb6VS1ebTzzdxq . The parts of the guideare divided: part i know your dog part ii the seven commands part iii cures for 7 behavior problems. Each chapter presents a topic, a dog's story, and a "what to do". It was written simply and you can jump from chapter to chapter to review anything as needed.
This man is an absolute Saint. I've had two small, blind rescue dogs. Honestly, it was very easy to care for them. I could just pick them up and move them anywhere. Plus, they could hear me and know they weren't alone. But I just can't imagine how hard it is to have a large dog who's blind and deaf. God bless him for his absolute love and devotion to his fur baby.
I have 2 dogs from a rescue that does mostly rescues of impaired dogs. "Impaired? We don't care!!" is their slogan, but it is meant as impaired does NOT mean that we cannot live our lives fully. They specialize in helping blind &/or deaf, often due to double Merle breeding, which appears to be what has happened with this beautiful dog. But they also help puppy mill and hoarder rescues, who have serious fear issues, dogs that have missing limbs, medical issues, etc. It is amazing what these dogs (ALL of them) can accomplish. They can live full and rewarding lives if just given a chance.
Exceptional dog needed an exceptional man. And they found each other. This is testament that if we want to do something and put mind and effort into it, it can be achieved. This man is living proof of it. God bless them both.
"We as humans have to figure out what they want to tell us." Beautiful! That's what respect truly is. You two are amazing together! I'm sure you feel lucky to have Yakoo, but wow he is so lucky to have you sir! What a fabulous life you're giving him. I love it and thank you. ❤️
agree completely with you, what an incredible story, and even more, what an incredible man and dog. May they both be blessed with health and happiness their entire lives, no person and no animal deserve it more.
@@lj401 if you know them/friends with them, or are familiar with them, let them know that I (and I am sure thousands/millions more) wish them both the best, a life filled with love and happiness. Thanks
@@MultiChillidog you're so kind. I wish I knew them.. my reply sounded like I do but unfortunately not. It was just his wonderful words and the video of Yakoo having so much fun. They look like an amazing pair together.
Aw, such a sweet story! Glad they found each other. The gene he's talking about is the Merle gene (it gives that sort of spotted pattern on the dog's coat, but can result in blindness and deafness if both parents had it).
THIS IS WHO A REAL HERO IS FOR ME. The universe notices these people much much more than anyone else …. Doesn’t matter if you are rich or famous …. Being kind is all it matters. God bless them !
This just makes me so happy 😩 Just because animals have disabilities doesn't mean they're not as smart as any other. They just need to learn and be taught a little differently. What an awesome pair 💕💕
I know right I used to have a tea cup chuawah and miniature pit mix named hope that was inbred and because of that her front paws were backwards and she was the happiest dog anyone could ask for also though sometimes she has trouble walking she still likes to run around the yard and play catch I miss her so much
Such a smart boy, miracle. His owner is an angel, need more people like this to adopt animals who need just a little help, they're still family and no less amazing.
This video has seriously brought tears to my eyes. What a beautiful man and what a beautiful furbaby. How sad that people are just incompetent, despicable and selfish breeders, then to throw these poor babies on the street cause they “don’t want them anymore” is just evil.
What a beautiful life he lives ❤️ I have a senior dog who's now partially blind and deaf. I have learned other ways to communicate with her. They are worth it ❤️
What a handsome boy. I also would be honored if he had chosen me. This gentleman that adopted Yakoo is such a good soul. I'm very glad Yakoo found his forever home.
So you're basically saying that you did mean to comment on a video about a beautiful story that you're faking having any emotions over it, which implies you're completely apathetic towards it. Is this some sort of test of the internet's reaction, or of their ability (or lack thereof) to notice your phrasing?
A wonderful story, full of hope and daring about a man and a dog. This man took the time and made the effort to look beyond Yakoo's disabilities to see what was inside of him. He used his intuition and his patience and created a line of communication the dog could understand. Am grateful for this story.🙏
What a beautiful dog Yakoo is and what a wonderful story. Erik is truly a very compassionate man. They are for sure a great duo. All the best to them both.
You made the right call. He’d be miserable stuck in the house all the time. He’s too smart and curious. You’re a good dad. You should be proud of what you did. I know you two are very happy together.
Omg! I started crying when I met my first rescue. I touched him under his snout to raise his head and looked at him and started crying uncontrollably. Like I felt his sorrows. Love at first sight.
We had a deaf, albino boxer named Ice when I was growing up. My brother got his first job at 15 years old and saved every penny so he could purchase her. We would stomp on the floor by her to awaken her and used hand signals to train her and "talk" to her. She was an amazing dog, extremely intelligent little girl. Unfortunately, a neighbor had gotten a puppy but didn't have an adequate yard for her so she wandered into our yard frequently. Ice ended up getting Parvo from the puppy. Our vet said being that she was albino, her immune system wasn't very strong to begin with so she just couldn't fight it and she passed away. As far as I knew, she was current on her shots and had received the Parvo shot but she still contracted it and passed. Ice taught us more than we could have ever taught her and she was an awesome girl. It takes patience and time but these dogs are wonderful and worth every moment. God bless this man, I am so thankful they have each other. I feel as though animals are angels that the Lord sent to love us unconditionally and help us through the most difficult times in our lives.
We had a white boxer, he was pure breed, people kept saying he was a pit bull. Boxers are so smart and they are love sponges they can't get enough. Someone told me boxers were originally white but they breed them to be brown or brindle. He was a good boy, the neighbors abandoned him when they moved out of state so we took him in.
@@mj-hk6iv Boxers are absolutely wonderful dogs. We had a few over the years and they are very intelligent. They are an all around great breed. I wasn't aware they were normally white, very interesting. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful yet heart-wrenching story. We human animals often treat other animals horribly for food and other purposes. I don't know that God gave them to us, but we are certainly undeserving.
@@musclemary2227 Mabey the breeds they came from were white ( old english bulldog and terrior) , it's known that boxers born white are most cases deaf. There are too many dogs who need homes . What do you do ?
My double merle was so beautiful he would stop traffic.Met a lotta folks that way. It's kinda like God made them beautiful so people would be drawn to them even with their disabilities. ❤❤💙💙❤❤
My heart has just gotten so big and just full of love for Erik and Yakoo. What a wonderful person and a wonderful dog. If there were more people in this world like him ( and way less of the people that bred him and then took him to the shelter) there would be less sadness and hatefulness on Earth; and we wouldn’t need animal shelters.
He's a true friend to his dog, they were meant for each other. This man is a very special human being IMO, his wanting to find the best way for his friend, so they have a great life together, is awesome. I just can't say enough to express my admiration and respect for this good man. ❤️🇦🇺
Could not watch this heartwarming story without crying happy tears. How blessed was Eric for finding a special needs dog and going to get him all the way from California to FL. His care, compassion and love for his gorgeous companion is what we need. God bless them with many more years together. Thank you Eric for opening your heart and home to Yakoo.
This man has really given such a good quality of life to a beautiful soul and he will be rewarded in life. Beautiful story of two friends destined to be together ❤
You, sir, are a good man with a big heart. Thank you so much for taking care of Yakoo and for making his life better than it would have been, if he had been left where you found him.
It is the vibration of your clap that he hears. Almost like sonar. The other senses are heightened. What a great video, made my day to see this. You have a beautiful soul. I'm so happy to see this dog find his soulmate and you found yours. ❤
When I was a teenager, there was a blind and deaf Australian shepherd my mom and I wanted to adopt so badly, but the shelter refused to let us have her. We were the only ones (from what we had been told) who wanted to adopt her and take the time to properly learn how to take care of her. She was the cutest and sweetest little girl. Been over 20 years and I still periodically think of her - I always prayed that she found a good and loving family, like Yakoo here. Beautiful story.
I know how you feel. I have also been refused because I live on a farm and they told me a farm is unsafe for a dog because a coyote or "wild animal" may harm it. I was speechless at the lack of brain cell's of the staff who told me no. By the way fun fact coyote are very smart and they will not come close to a human from my experience's. They are smart enough to know we are above them in the food chain so to say.
@@BassPlayer9000 I guess you hear of some super rare occasion where a coyote lunged toward a human, but I feed stray cats and the coyotes I ran across were very skittish if I made the slightest move, they would take off running, they just waited in the background so they could come and get the cat food after I was out of the way, and I know the cats weren't safe either, but there wasn't a whole lot I could do...
@@franceslarsen4037 I have a perfect sanctuary for any animal. There is zero chance that they would ever be attacked by a wild animial. I wasn't mad at the staff but I only felt sorry for the dog because I couldnt give him a second chance because of the uneducated people who had him. They didn't even ask me questions about where I live they just told me no, which was a red flag for me so unfortunately I do not adopt from the humaine society anymore.
So heartwarming! Years ago I had a pet rat with no eyes and she got along just great! A few years later I had a deaf bunny and the same… she was absolutely fine! Both lived long, normal lives, verrrry loved and loving x
We've shared our lives with blind dogs and with deaf dogs, but never both! There are always ways to communicate! Thankfully, blindness and deafness are rarely total. Big hearts make up for eyes and ears that don't work!
THIS MAN! Yes THIS man is the kind of Paw Dad we wish for every dog and especially the ones who have challenges to overcome. FAIR WARNING if you're a softie you might want to grab a tissue. Beautiful.
This is by far one of my favorite stories. What a perfect family duo. I’m so happy there are people like you blessing these animals with a great life. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Wow! You are this sweet pups's hero!! What joy of life you've helped him develope!! So heartwarming for all of us to see this video! Thank you for your love and dedication! ❤🐾🐾
That is the most Beautiful &💖touching moment, it's just like Helen Keller born blind & deaf she was a poor kid till sign language helped her. For dog use touch & smell to help both blind & deaf dogs.💖 Helen Keller would be so amazed & proud.😊
This is a fantastic man who is teaching this Beautiful dog who is smart and so much more than anyone else could see. What a Precious person he is. Love this video ❤️
This man is my hero. The world needs more people like him. The animals need more people like him. Thank you
Agreed.
:) I agree
100% ❤️
Totally agree
There are many people like him, they just don't all share on RUclips.
"I'm so happy that he chose me to be his dad" sums up everything you need to know about this man
Aww.. so sweet of u. Thanks a lot 🙏🐶
This guy is in love! And I love that!
“ He’s my soulmate” ….. that tells me all I need to know about the man. God Bless them both
I bet this will be the last dog he has for a long long time. I used to foster and rescue dogs, and I ended up with some VERY special dogs because I had so many fosters. One went blind from glaucoma, the other one had live cancer, but it was benign for 6 years. I loved doing rescue, I loved my dogs, great to hand out with them, but when they died, part of my ability to feel died.
Yakoo couldn’t have asked for a more perfect Dad than the one who adopted him. Talk about a match made in heaven, this beautiful and lucky dog has everything a pup could dream of, love, devotion, protection and a life of exploring a world he can experience in special ways. I wish them both a long and happy life full of fun, adventure and love.💕
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What a wonderful comment!!!
Agreed.
Yes to everything you said. I had to go follow them after seeing this video. Such a beautiful bond ❤️🙌🏾🥰
@TopcatWarrior
Beautifully worded 💕✨💕✨💕✨💕
I had a poorly bred Dachshund (Double Dapple). He was also deaf and blind. They are *very* easily trained. I would wake him up with either a stomp on the floor or blowing near him. He was the love of my life. He had NO idea he was disabled. These animals are pure joy!! Good for you, sir!!
My Heart & Spirit are warmer today !!
Bless you Fran ! 🤗
Love of your life? umm
@@panushjo Love is not always romantic or sexual.....
@@panushjo weirdo, this video is heartwarming and Fran gave us a wholesome story of her dog. There was no need for you to take it there
@@lolrentz The greeks had about 7 words for the various types. Agape was the greatest form -- self sacrifice. Pragma -- pragmatic love (ex. marriage of convenience). Eros - romantic.
In English, we only have one word for love so the bottom feeders can feed on the swill at the bottom.
"We as humans have to figure out what they want to tell us."
Every school should play this video a few times a year. Every child/teen could learn so much about compassion, respect, responsibility, companionship, and honor by watching animal videos like this one and going out into their local community and helping animals 2x/week. Simple.
These two are a heavenly match. Heartwarming, inspiring, soulmates!
I agree!! Especially with stories like Black Beauty (a book about a horse that gets abused,but has a happy ending)
"We as humans have to figure out what they want to tell us" 😭😭😭👌🏽
Now this what I call the Perfect Pet Parent. 👍He thinks about how he can make his dog's life good by researching how to communicate and understand with his dog. This man has a really good heart.
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Agree 100%…..my heart swelled, and tears of happiness spilled from my eyes, to hear about this man and his beloved doggo. Perfect pair !🥰🦮
This is how all forms of love should be. You should always think -- how can I give something of myself to others that they can't otherwise provide to themselves.
Unfortunately, in the selfish age in which we live, there's a mass delusion which was inflicted upon us for the profit of parasites. The delusion being 2-fold: first, that everyone is here to ruthlessly compete with one another. The second, that the competition is a zero sum game.
It's the pathology which inflicts every prosperous society because only in wasteful times can you con people into wasting their lives on beliefs which require luxury to sustain.
Very few people can see though the smokescreen. You know these people by the simplicity in which they strive to exist.
Absolutely 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks so much for all the love ❤️
This guy deserves respect. And never let anyone say that these souls don’t return as much love as you put into them.
Totally! It is so wonderful to watch. I think we often have this aversion to disability, but that is a really happy looking dog.
Awww.. that’s so sweet of u. Thank u so much
I feel like this man is one of the greatest human beings ever lived. You don't have to be extraordinary to be great. You can also be extraordinary kind ❤️ please don't give up on him man ❤️
From my experience in giving for adoption of my rescue dogs & cats I can say that this gentleman is genuinely a dog lover & will not forsake his friend. 🙏
Love this saying and agreed !
so true, he's a hero
"I am so happy he chose me to be his dad" - you are an angel to Yakoo. I hope we have more people like you.
This man has taken the best from his sensibility : by helping a dog with special needs he learned how to communicate with him and give him unexpected life quality, and sharing his experience shows how people can properly deal about caring with atypical pets.
We need less stupid careless breeders and more individuals like him in this world.
You have expressed what I was thinking through the vid but you Expressed it even better! :)
That's so lovely! Great perseverance is paying off for both of you. What a lucky boy.
@@virginiac5573 Merci beaucoup.
Can’t say I don’t agree with you there.
Thank you so much . You all are so nice to Yakoo. ♥️♥️♥️
If there is a such a thing as heaven, this guy got to sit on the front row. This world needs more people like him.
'. . . this guy got to sit on the front row.' I agree with you 100%
Men like him come from Heaven❣ 🐾🤗 God Bless them both 😂
I'm disabled and I love this guy. He understood that it was up to him to educate himself about his dog's needs. Instead of expecting the dog to adapt to a sighted and hearing world, which would likely be impossible, the man adapted his *own* behaviours to his dog's world! Wouldn't it be wonderful if able-bodied people educated themselves about disabled people's needs and adapted to them?
Indeed.
Yes amazing how he educated himself!
When he was advised that Yakoo wouldn’t able to do anything because of his disability, it broke my heart. It really did make me think “what if they also said that about a disabled person?”. The assumption that people should do less/or not try to do much at all because it’d be a lot easier than to put in effort is just sad.
@@REChronic54 They often do tell parents that their disabled children will not be able to do anything. What they really mean is that they won't be able to do anything because the world refuses to make disability accommodations for disabled people. If the law were applied, and the world were truly accessible, I would be able to do many of the same things everyone else does: Go into stores, use restrooms, go to restaurants. The problem is not my disability. The problem is inaccessibility. It's just the same with this dog: Do what he needs and he can have a great life.
Pleasexwatch the Camp Beagle
I'm so glad you two found each other.
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There is a special place in heaven for people who are kind to animals, especially animals with special needs. Bravo!
This has to be my favorite GeoBeats of all time. How lucky they both are to have found each other.
100%!!
I love, love, love how much this man invested in to educating himself on what his doggie needs. We need more humans like this!
yes!
He s the best. I love him ..so sweet and so kind
We NEED to become like him!!! This will change the world
What a wonderful man. I hope his life is full of blessings.
That man is truly a gem. He has the patience of a saint and so much love in his heart. How deserving they are to have one another!
LOVE that snore! He wants to always touch you because you make him feel safe. What a blessing for you both.
right?! i love my cat's snore.
It's weird how we love the little sounds from our pets that others would overlook 🥰 I like the way it sounds when my smallest doggo drinks from the back of the water dish or the noise her ears make when she shakes her head without a collar on😍
@@kimkoh3094 I know, right! Our little fur babies are so adorable.
I love that he spoke with Yakoo's first vet...I bet that COMPLETELY made her day to know that Yakoo had such an amazing home now.
“We need to educate ourselves so dogs like him can find a good home.” Amen! Dad has a beautiful and gentle soul and a perfect and beautiful dog ❤️❤️💕🐕
That’s so true. We all need to learn more to help dogs like my Yakoo 🐶🐶
We need to get pet mills outlawed so this stops happening. So many animals are abandoned or destroyed due to breeding practices of mills.
This man is amazing, to specifically seek out a wonderful dog like this, and be so grateful to have him and feel chosen. I wish more people like him existed, the world would be soo much better of a place to live in.
Me too
I wish I could live in a country where everybody has this man's passion for animals! So many don't deserve their loyalty & devotion!
What a kind & compassionate man! And his love for his dog shines through.
Respect
The saddest and best thing about this video is what a dog can do with a confident owner. I've seen puppies act up once and then never let off the lead again. This man is exceptional.
Thank u so much ☺️
I get traumatized when I see animals mistreated we need more people like this man in the world.
Yes! This man is amazing. Every dog deserves a loving home. We need more people like him who are willing to rescue animals with special needs.
Thank u all for all the love . Woof woof 🐶 from Yakoo
This is such a heartwarming story!
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Absolutely beautiful story 😊
heart breaking aswell !
He presents training in 7 days. Each of 7 items are commands that he believes a dog should know. They are presented in part ii of the book ruclips.net/user/postUgkxK8-VQWpYThx4IC6MiIvb6VS1ebTzzdxq . The parts of the guideare divided: part i know your dog part ii the seven commands part iii cures for 7 behavior problems. Each chapter presents a topic, a dog's story, and a "what to do". It was written simply and you can jump from chapter to chapter to review anything as needed.
This man is an absolute Saint. I've had two small, blind rescue dogs. Honestly, it was very easy to care for them. I could just pick them up and move them anywhere. Plus, they could hear me and know they weren't alone. But I just can't imagine how hard it is to have a large dog who's blind and deaf. God bless him for his absolute love and devotion to his fur baby.
♥️♥️♥️♥️🌹
Dogs are more self sufficient than some humans.
I have 2 dogs from a rescue that does mostly rescues of impaired dogs. "Impaired? We don't care!!" is their slogan, but it is meant as impaired does NOT mean that we cannot live our lives fully. They specialize in helping blind &/or deaf, often due to double Merle breeding, which appears to be what has happened with this beautiful dog. But they also help puppy mill and hoarder rescues, who have serious fear issues, dogs that have missing limbs, medical issues, etc. It is amazing what these dogs (ALL of them) can accomplish. They can live full and rewarding lives if just given a chance.
Amazing Story. Amazing man. Not many could or would do that for an animal. I'm so glad he chose to.
Exceptional dog needed an exceptional man. And they found each other. This is testament that if we want to do something and put mind and effort into it, it can be achieved. This man is living proof of it. God bless them both.
This man is a true hero and a true angel. May the universe bless you two for many years.
"We as humans have to figure out what they want to tell us." Beautiful! That's what respect truly is. You two are amazing together! I'm sure you feel lucky to have Yakoo, but wow he is so lucky to have you sir! What a fabulous life you're giving him. I love it and thank you. ❤️
agree completely with you, what an incredible story, and even more, what an incredible man and dog. May they both be blessed with health and happiness their entire lives, no person and no animal deserve it more.
@@MultiChillidog They really do. Such a wise, compassionate, and caring man. Yakoo is absolutely thriving with him. An amazing relationship.
@@lj401 if you know them/friends with them, or are familiar with them, let them know that I (and I am sure thousands/millions more) wish them both the best, a life filled with love and happiness. Thanks
@@MultiChillidog you're so kind. I wish I knew them.. my reply sounded like I do but unfortunately not. It was just his wonderful words and the video of Yakoo having so much fun. They look like an amazing pair together.
Anyone else out there who is slightly in love with this gentle, wonderful man? They are so lucky to have found each other.
Imagine a world where everyone is like this ❤️
I love how he chose to rescue a dog in need and still let Yakoo make the final decision ❤️.
The dog's situation made me cry. However, this loving man made my heart smile. May he be blessed in his life.
Aw, such a sweet story! Glad they found each other. The gene he's talking about is the Merle gene (it gives that sort of spotted pattern on the dog's coat, but can result in blindness and deafness if both parents had it).
Yep. Our Yakoo's a double Merle and all the better for it. Thanks for being informed
Thanks for not writing “awe”.
Yakoo is so precious and cute, I'm so glad he chose the right hooman, his dad spoils him so much! 😆😍🥰
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Absolutely Beautiful story!! So thrilled they found each other!!!
As long as there are men like Eric, even blind and deaf dogs can enjoy a fantastic quality of life.
What a nice thing to say.
What a tear jerker. Love this man and this dog.
best dad EVER! Wishing you both many happy years together.
What a beautiful story. I'm just so grateful that this man was chosen to be his dad. He couldn't have found a better home.
What a beautiful story of pure love! He is perfect as he is!
THIS IS WHO A REAL HERO IS FOR ME. The universe notices these people much much more than anyone else …. Doesn’t matter if you are rich or famous …. Being kind is all it matters. God bless them !
This just makes me so happy 😩 Just because animals have disabilities doesn't mean they're not as smart as any other. They just need to learn and be taught a little differently. What an awesome pair 💕💕
I know right I used to have a tea cup chuawah and miniature pit mix named hope that was inbred and because of that her front paws were backwards and she was the happiest dog anyone could ask for also though sometimes she has trouble walking she still likes to run around the yard and play catch I miss her so much
Such a smart boy, miracle. His owner is an angel, need more people like this to adopt animals who need just a little help, they're still family and no less amazing.
This video has seriously brought tears to my eyes. What a beautiful man and what a beautiful furbaby.
How sad that people are just incompetent, despicable and selfish breeders, then to throw these poor babies on the street cause they “don’t want them anymore” is just evil.
What a beautiful life he lives ❤️
I have a senior dog who's now partially blind and deaf. I have learned other ways to communicate with her. They are worth it ❤️
Always nice to see good people like him in the world I hope they both live a long healthy life
Thanks so much
What a handsome boy. I also would be honored if he had chosen me. This gentleman that adopted Yakoo is such a good soul. I'm very glad Yakoo found his forever home.
I promised myself I wouldn't cry over this story and here I now sit with big ole crocodile tears running down my face...
But..aren't crocodile tears supposed to mean fake tears..
@@Cakehyderabad yes but I think they probably don’t know that I dunno 🤷🏻♀️
@@julissaarredondo6444 au contraire
@@Cakehyderabad lol, yes it does and still the likes continue to tally up, go figure...
So you're basically saying that you did mean to comment on a video about a beautiful story that you're faking having any emotions over it, which implies you're completely apathetic towards it.
Is this some sort of test of the internet's reaction, or of their ability (or lack thereof) to notice your phrasing?
A wonderful story, full of hope and daring about a man and a dog. This man took the time and made the effort to look beyond Yakoo's disabilities to see what was inside of him. He used his intuition and his patience and created a line of communication the dog could understand. Am grateful for this story.🙏
Beautifully said. 💙
*GRATEFUL* is the PERFECT WORD for having seen this Story. 🙂🐕☮💜🕉🕊
What wonderful thoughts and feelings you expressed.
@@elenawilliams32 Thank you so much.🙏
@@CBL-if8jr Really lovely comment. I appreciate it very much.
What a beautiful dog Yakoo is and what a wonderful story. Erik is truly a very compassionate man. They are for sure a great duo. All the best to them both.
You made the right call. He’d be miserable stuck in the house all the time. He’s too smart and curious. You’re a good dad. You should be proud of what you did. I know you two are very happy together.
You are a brilliant man. Seems you have more intelligence, the people who told you to keep him in. Such a beautiful dog.
This gentleman also has a deep emotional intelligence. You can just feel this from him as he speaks about his relationship with Yakoo💓
You are great people, thank you❤!
Beautiful story. What a perfect owner this doggy found! True soulmates! 💜
God bless this compassionate, loving man. So happy for Yakoo and his dad that they found each other!
Omg! I started crying when I met my first rescue. I touched him under his snout to raise his head and looked at him and started crying uncontrollably. Like I felt his sorrows. Love at first sight.
We had a deaf, albino boxer named Ice when I was growing up. My brother got his first job at 15 years old and saved every penny so he could purchase her. We would stomp on the floor by her to awaken her and used hand signals to train her and "talk" to her. She was an amazing dog, extremely intelligent little girl. Unfortunately, a neighbor had gotten a puppy but didn't have an adequate yard for her so she wandered into our yard frequently. Ice ended up getting Parvo from the puppy. Our vet said being that she was albino, her immune system wasn't very strong to begin with so she just couldn't fight it and she passed away. As far as I knew, she was current on her shots and had received the Parvo shot but she still contracted it and passed. Ice taught us more than we could have ever taught her and she was an awesome girl. It takes patience and time but these dogs are wonderful and worth every moment. God bless this man, I am so thankful they have each other. I feel as though animals are angels that the Lord sent to love us unconditionally and help us through the most difficult times in our lives.
We had a white boxer, he was pure breed, people kept saying he was a pit bull. Boxers are so smart and they are love sponges they can't get enough. Someone told me boxers were originally white but they breed them to be brown or brindle. He was a good boy, the neighbors abandoned him when they moved out of state so we took him in.
@@mj-hk6iv Boxers are absolutely wonderful dogs. We had a few over the years and they are very intelligent. They are an all around great breed. I wasn't aware they were normally white, very interesting. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful yet heart-wrenching story. We human animals often treat other animals horribly for food and other purposes. I don't know that God gave them to us, but we are certainly undeserving.
@@mj-hk6iv I hope everyone who ever abandons an animal ends up getting abandoned themselves so they'll know how it feels.
@@musclemary2227 Mabey the breeds they came from were white ( old english bulldog and terrior) , it's known that boxers born white are most cases deaf. There are too many dogs who need homes . What do you do ?
What a beautiful dog. Love that you've worked so hard to give such a great life to him. You're a fabulous human being.
My double merle was so beautiful he would stop traffic.Met a lotta folks that way. It's kinda like God made them beautiful so people would be drawn to them even with their disabilities. ❤❤💙💙❤❤
My heart has just gotten so big and just full of love for Erik and Yakoo. What a wonderful person and a wonderful dog. If there were more people in this world like him ( and way less of the people that bred him and then took him to the shelter) there would be less sadness and hatefulness on Earth; and we wouldn’t need animal shelters.
This man is an angel, in human form. What a beautiful, beautiful story. We need more people like this, in the world. Love this!
Yakoo is one lucky puppy! Imagine meeting the one person who finally speaks your language. Yakoo did just that! I'm so happy for both of you!
This dog is gorgeous. And so smart. This man is 100% his soulmate, no doubt about it; they were supposed to find each other. Bless them both❤️
This man is amazing. The patience, love, and kindness he displayed in this video is incredibly moving. They are so lucky to have found each other.
Thought about calling the doctor but realized it was just this story tugging my heart strings for 5 minutes straight.
It's DOGtor by the way! And a good caring one who doesn't necessarily bill you later. Hehehehe...
He's a true friend to his dog, they were meant for each other. This man is a very special human being IMO, his wanting to find the best way for his friend, so they have a great life together, is awesome. I just can't say enough to express my admiration and respect for this good man. ❤️🇦🇺
Could not watch this heartwarming story without crying happy tears. How blessed was Eric for finding a special needs dog and going to get him all the way from California to FL. His care, compassion and love for his gorgeous companion is what we need. God bless them with many more years together. Thank you Eric for opening your heart and home to Yakoo.
This makes me all warm and fuzzy. We need more people willing to adopte dogs, cats etc. like Yakoo.. This is truely special. ❤❤❤
This man has really given such a good quality of life to a beautiful soul and he will be rewarded in life. Beautiful story of two friends destined to be together ❤
Thank you for giving that beautiful dog a good home. We need more kind humans like you.
You, sir, are a good man with a big heart. Thank you so much for taking care of Yakoo and for making his life better than it would have been, if he had been left where you found him.
Thanks so much
It is the vibration of your clap that he hears. Almost like sonar. The other senses are heightened. What a great video, made my day to see this. You have a beautiful soul. I'm so happy to see this dog find his soulmate and you found yours. ❤
When I was a teenager, there was a blind and deaf Australian shepherd my mom and I wanted to adopt so badly, but the shelter refused to let us have her. We were the only ones (from what we had been told) who wanted to adopt her and take the time to properly learn how to take care of her. She was the cutest and sweetest little girl. Been over 20 years and I still periodically think of her - I always prayed that she found a good and loving family, like Yakoo here. Beautiful story.
I know how you feel. I have also been refused because I live on a farm and they told me a farm is unsafe for a dog because a coyote or "wild animal" may harm it. I was speechless at the lack of brain cell's of the staff who told me no. By the way fun fact coyote are very smart and they will not come close to a human from my experience's. They are smart enough to know we are above them in the food chain so to say.
@@BassPlayer9000 I guess you hear of some super rare occasion where a coyote lunged toward a human, but I feed stray cats and the coyotes I ran across were very skittish if I made the slightest move, they would take off running, they just waited in the background so they could come and get the cat food after I was out of the way, and I know the cats weren't safe either, but there wasn't a whole lot I could do...
@@franceslarsen4037 I have a perfect sanctuary for any animal. There is zero chance that they would ever be attacked by a wild animial. I wasn't mad at the staff but I only felt sorry for the dog because I couldnt give him a second chance because of the uneducated people who had him. They didn't even ask me questions about where I live they just told me no, which was a red flag for me so unfortunately I do not adopt from the humaine society anymore.
@@BassPlayer9000 I wish you could've adopted him:(
I'm so sorry. They made a mistake not choosing you guys.
So heartwarming! Years ago I had a pet rat with no eyes and she got along just great! A few years later I had a deaf bunny and the same… she was absolutely fine! Both lived long, normal lives, verrrry loved and loving x
We've shared our lives with blind dogs and with deaf dogs, but never both! There are always ways to communicate! Thankfully, blindness and deafness are rarely total. Big hearts make up for eyes and ears that don't work!
THIS MAN! Yes THIS man is the kind of Paw Dad we wish for every dog and especially the ones who have challenges to overcome. FAIR WARNING if you're a softie you might want to grab a tissue. Beautiful.
Thank u so much ☺️ Yakoo loves you all
This is by far one of my favorite stories. What a perfect family duo. I’m so happy there are people like you blessing these animals with a great life. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you, Yakoo says. But he actually has two daddies! And many who care for him.
Sir, you are an angel on our planet!! Thank you for adopting him and educating the public!
I love this man, what a wonderful gift to life he is, especially to Yakoo. This story really left me feeling wonderful.
This man is byond incredible. His is strength personified. In tears. Joy.
I love these two. So glad they found each other.
Thank you for adopting Yakoo and giving him the perfect forever home.
What a beautiful story.
Wow! You are this sweet pups's hero!! What joy of life you've helped him develope!! So heartwarming for all of us to see this video! Thank you for your love and dedication! ❤🐾🐾
We must protect this man at all costs
You two were definitely meant to be together - what an amazing, patient and loving dad you are, he is a very fortunate boy indeed!!
A wonderful dog and a wonderful man! Both of you are an inspiration. Enjoy your lives together.
Pure love 😍… god bless this man.
Thank u 🙏 for being his hero !
This is so heartwarming! I literally cried out of joy for yakoo! God bless the wonderful dog dad and his cute friend! ♥
That is the most Beautiful &💖touching moment, it's just like Helen Keller born blind & deaf she was a poor kid till sign language helped her. For dog use touch & smell to help both blind & deaf dogs.💖 Helen Keller would be so amazed & proud.😊
God bless this wonderful man!
I don't even have words for how powerful of a connection these two have. It's something I feel that I cannot express. Simply beautiful and magical.
This is a fantastic man who is teaching this Beautiful dog who is smart and so much more than anyone else could see. What a Precious person he is. Love this video ❤️
Yakoo is gorgeous!! Thank you for giving him a loving home. ❤❤