Good Boy English Mastiff Stands By 3-Year-Old Human Pal In Timeout

Dash the English mastiff and Peyton [Image Jillian Marie Smith/Facebook]

A photo has gone viral on social media, revealing an English mastiff keeping his three-year-old human company after being a bad boy. Meanwhile, the bad boy’s mom noted, “When you’re in timeout but your best pal won’t let you serve your time alone.” The image proves that kids and pets share a special bond and often stick together no matter what.

English mastiff stands by his tiny human

Jillian Smith of Norwalk, Ohio, recently shared a heartwarming photo of her son, Peyton and his best pal, Dash the English mastiff. Meanwhile, this image proves that kids and dogs often share a special bond and stick together no matter what.

In the image, Dash is standing by Peyton, giving him support when his young human is in a timeout for being naughty. Meanwhile, the viral image is captioned, “When you’re in timeout but your best pal won’t let you serve your time alone.” The photo quickly did the rounds of social media where it won thousands of hearts.

Dash the English mastiff and Peyton [Image Jillian Marie Smith/Facebook]

After the image quickly attracted thousands of views, Jillian Smith of Norwalk, Ohio, told Good Morning America, “I just happened to have my phone on me at the time he was in timeout and took the picture.”

Peyton and Dash the English mastiff together in timeout

Dash and Peyton [Image Jillian Marie Smith/Facebook]

According to the bad boy’s mom, Peyton was in trouble for hitting his five-year-old sister Ryleigh when he was angry and they needed to be separated. Smith said she gave her son two options: go to his room or have a timeout. Meanwhile, Peyton decided to take the timeout, leading the English mastiff to decide to keep him company.

Social media users quickly fell in love with the loyal pup, with one Facebook user writing, “Nothing like a best buddy, even during a timeout.” Another commented, writing, “Awww… That’s what I call a pure friendship. He really is such a very good dog.”

Moreover, another follower wrote, “What a precious picture! That’s unconditional love at its finest! This picture says it all! Love it.” Moreover, another comment reads, “Dash looks to be saying ‘I got your back little buddy.’”

Other good dog stories

Dash and Peyton [Image Jillian Marie Smith/Facebook]

Besides comments, other social media users shared their own stories. In one, a dog lover wrote, “My son had knee surgery today and his pup hasn’t left his side since coming home from the hospital.” Another wrote, “Adorable! I grew up with Mastiffs and they are one of the most loving dogs!”

Meanwhile, Smith herself noted, “I adore the picture, definitely something I will treasure forever.”