A Sweet Friendship Between a Boy and His Dog

A 4 year old boy named Waylon Waits made a big step. Waylon has nonverbal level three autism. For many years he did not want to touch his family dog Stella.

But one afternoon, everything changed.

In a video shared on TikTok. Waylon was seen petting Stella for the very first time. It was a sweet and quiet moment. Stella stood still while Waylon gently touched her back.

Years of Patience and Gentle Love

Waylon’s mother, Alex Waits said it took a long time to build this moment. She said Waylon was scared to touch Stella before. Even soft fur was too much for him.

He would touch her and then scream Alex said. It was hard for him.

But over the last six months, Waylon started getting closer to Stella. First, he touched her with his feet. Then, he used toys to touch her. At last, he used his hand.

Alex said, He started petting her with his Minecraft toy. It was so funny but also so special.

A Calm Dog and a Calm Friend

Stella is five years old. She is a calm and gentle dog. She seems to know that Waylon needs peace.

With my other kids, she plays and jumps around, Alex said. ut with Waylon, she is very careful.

Stella has become a safe and calm place for Waylon. On days when he feels sad or upset, he sits next to her.

If he feels too much in his head, he goes and sits with her, Alex shared. She helps him feel calm.

Training and Love Made the Difference

Alex is a professional dog groomer. She trained Stella to be gentle from the time she was a puppy. She taught Stella to be soft and not too excited around children.

Still, Alex thinks the special bond between Waylon and Stella goes beyond training. She just knows how to act around him, Alex said.

At first, Alex tried to help Waylon pet Stella by guiding his hand. But that made him feel nervous. So she stopped and let him learn on his own.

I would say, ‘She’s so soft and pet her myself, Alex said. “Then he started to try too.

A Video That Touched the World

The video of Waylon and Stella became very popular online. Many people said it made them cry. Some shared their own stories about autistic children and pets.

Alex was happy to share her family’s story. It was too cute not to post she said.

She hopes other families will learn from this. Don’t rush it. Let your child and dog grow together slowly, she said. They will find their way.

❤️ Final Thoughts

Waylon and Stella’s story shows the power of patience, love and calm friendship. It is a reminder that every small step can be a big moment. With time, even the quietest child can make a strong connection.