Tumblr User Shares the Unbelievable Antics of Her Family's Autism Support Dog
Sometimes, when I watch my dog hork down an inedible object as if it were a piece of prime roast beef, I highly doubt the intelligence of dogs; however, science would disagree with my perplexed facial expression.
In fact, according to Dr. John Hattie, an education researcher, "dogs can understand a range of commands and cues, showcasing cognitive abilities that can be compared to those of young children." His research emphasizes that "dogs are capable of understanding up to 165 words and can learn through observation and interaction" (visiblelearning.com).
That's the average dog, by the way. Some dogs are much more intelligent, and the dog we're going to share with you today definitely fits the bill of above-average intelligence. Arwen is a service dog, specifically trained to assist autistic individuals, but Arwen's intelligence is practically unparalleled.
Based on the stories her family shared on Tumblr, she is prone to some of the most unbelievable shenanigans we've ever heard of a dog getting into. You really have to read it with your own two eyes to grasp the magnitude of it all!
Tumblr user gallusrostromegalus was onto something when they decided to share their family dog's shenanigans with the Internet:
From the moment Arwen came on the scene, she was a wild card. Still, the family had no clue what they were truly in for.
"THE WATER BILL!" Have you ever seen a dog do this?
Communication is key. Arwen knows what she doesn't want and how to solve her own problems.
There's a typical day, and then there's a not-so-typical day.
But wait, there's more!
Poor Dottie.
The best intentions can be met with insanity when you have a dog like Arwen.
Patience is a virtue.
Sometimes, you accidentally get your dog a mechanical recliner.
Mom is such a good sport, really.
Arwen vs. Charlie: The Epic Battle of the Recliner
Still...
It's time to talk about Brad and Bojangles.
Arwen reached her breaking point with Bo.
Is Arwen a feminist icon? Maybe.
Sometimes, you experience a mixture of pride and embarrassment, and this is definitely one of those situations.
Majestic.
An update everyone was grateful for:
A mystery to this day.
At long last, after all of these shenanigans were shared, some backstory was included that helped bring everything unique about Arwen into perspective.
A smart dog that gets bored equals shenanigans.
So Majestic.
Nomz? Nomz.
A little bit of clever mischief, a little bit of compassion, and love.
Other Tumblr users were quick to reply with enthusiasm.
I mean, it's hard not to appreciate Arwen's antics.
"I thought I knew everything there was to know about dogs, and then this dog comes along..."
It never gets old. It always gets better. YES.
Co-sign.
We can only hope that they never stop sharing stories about Arwen.
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