Jock wasn't intimidated. But maybe he had accidentally used Intimidation on Gershel. He would reassure him.

"It's okay," he said in as nice a voice as he could because the 'must comfort worried people' dog genes were kicking in like crazy. Even though Gershel was gross and smelled awful and as a dog he could smell it way stronger than the average person, Jock wanted to comfort him and make him feel better. "It's okay that you're not as brave as me, 'cause I'm an Arcanine and you're not. I'm supposed to be brave all the time. But I think water can be scary sometimes, too! You just have to be willing to stand up to your fears and get wet! You can do it!"

Jock gave Gershel a hug. Oh gosh, you were oily and grimy to hug. And also Jock wasn't wearing any shorts. There was also that.