I like to think it's because she's stubborn, but some days, I'm really not sure. You're so great for taking her in! But damn it, I was not going to let my poor, retarded dog feel like she failed. They figure out how to open the rabbit pen, then you have no rabbit. And with the blanket I thought the same thing, she just loves being under blankets anyways! Our other dog is a neurotic German shepherd mix with agonizingly low self-esteem who has taken on the role of "helper dog" for our simple dog. Except instead of high pitched wailing, it's straight out barking. I loved your last post about her. You made me abuse my table. We move every 2 years. P! Hyperbole And A Half – A Funny, Brutally Honest Memoir by Bill Gates, Gates Notes Some of the books I’ve recommended as summer reads really aren’t. !My second theory is that the test was not testing your dog's ability. I threw the blanket over her and started my stopwatch. I made dinner... came back... new post!!!! Your dogs are hilarious, probably not for you but wow so funny. I'm pretty hopeful she would score in the below average to average range, but I guess I'll never know because I will never try this test with her. Jul 7, 2020 - A lingering fear of mine was confirmed last night: My dog might be slightly retarded. Love your blog! Excellent post, as always. For 6 hours. That's a sure sign. I'd hate to see what they'd do with a retarded dog. I have one dumb-as-rocks dog and one super-smart dog.I love them both, but seriously...DUMB DOGS ROCK.They're way too stupid to get bored and figure out how to get into trouble. Sight too. O.o, I have three greyhounds, and my first thought was "She must have one too." But as harrowing as the move was for us, it was nothing compared to the confusion and insecurity our two dogs had to endure. Aww haha, poor dogs. But she was a fine and funny dog. Then, he farted. This is so my dog. My dogs do the same things! i love it too. So many super-hearts are being sent your way right now through the magic of t'internet. You are brilliant! Especially the blanket test. Both of those dogs-in-booties pics need to be on t-shirts. My friend's dog is exactly like your special dog... She will enjoy this. ahaha this is wonderful. Just finished reading this whole fucking blog (i think) and was going to congratulate you and your blog cause it's the one year anniversary since you posted the Congrats for Finishing My Blog (or something) post!! also, hysterical. ‎ Hilarious stories about life's mishaps from the creator of the immensely popular blog 'Hyperbole and a Half'. --.--"-French Bean. Only if someone's sat near him at the time, he'll throw a dirty look at them as he runs away, as if he's blaming them. My dog licks the floor sometimes too, but I don't think he's retarded- he suddenly gets a lot more intelligent when there's a biscuit in the room.The cat on the other hand... he likes to lie sideways on the stairs and then roll over. A sort of "FU.". I feel your pain :/, Aww poor little gal! Like, try licking the floor. Because she looks like a huge wee-dog =PLuffDerek. Thank you for this fear-inspiring post! Jan 22, 2013 - A lingering fear of mine was confirmed last night: My dog might be slightly retarded. You just....get me. Yay! Thank you, thank you, thank you! My favorite part of your story is the part about him licking the floor! Will have to read it again later! I just found out that one of my favorite patients has had her cancer spread to her brain, so this is definitely something I needed after dealing with that the last couple of days.My name is also Allie. She started making the noise again. Come look! Thanks so much for the creativity of You, Allie! I had a dog who didn't understand the concept of fetch. I think I may actually want your dog. In her surprise, the simple dog let out a yelp, which further upset the helper dog. Enough said. He's autistic and doesn't really laugh much, but those do. Geezie peezie, tears are running down my face & all my ribs hurt from laughing...wait, I can't breathe....ah, OK, now, Thank you Allie, for once again making my day!Between your blog & drawings, and all the brilliant comments, I will surely make it through the day grinning.Good luck with Dog, she's a keeper. she is by far the sweetest dog in the house though and always tries so hard to please everyone, so I think I would prefer a seriously mentally challenged dog to my smart-ass dog who steals steaks when we're not looking. You win. Thank you, I needed a lot of cheering up c: BEST POST EVAAAR! I'm not even joking. My Pug stops moving because his way is blocked. Maybe she's part dragon, and that's your problem? 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