Olly the good dog who tried very hard in the Rescue Course

Olly tried. He just became a little too excited, and ended up face-planting, stumbling, and generally not quite nailing it.

But he kept trying. He kept going and had a smile on his face the whole time.

And that’s what makes Olly a true hero for our times.

He turned up to Crufts confident that he could do it. He didn’t give up, even after a little embarrassment. He persevered.

We could all do with being a little more like Olly.

Believing in ourselves. Giving things our all and enjoying the experience. And never, ever giving up.

Thank you for inspiring us, Olly. You truly are a very good dog.

Writer: Ellen Scott for Metro.co.uk