Viral Video: Labradors’ Dumb and Dumber Lake Plank Mishap

Quick Smiles:

• A hilarious video of two Labradors attempting to walk down a plank into a lake has gone viral, with the dogs’ antics reminding viewers of the movie Dumb and Dumber.
• The Labradors, who tumble off the plank into the water, have been humorously described as sharing “one brain cell” that stopped working at the same time.
• Despite their mishap, Labradors are known for their quick learning and eagerness to please, making them excellent service dogs.

A TikTok video that could easily be a scene straight out of the comedy classic Dumb and Dumber has been tickling the funny bones of viewers worldwide. The clip, shared by @ad_oreyou, features two Labradors attempting to navigate a plank leading to a lake, with predictably hilarious results.

One dog begins the journey down the plank, tail wagging, with the other following suit. However, in a twist of events, the leading dog slips off the side. The second dog, in an attempt to help, also ends up in the water.

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They have one braincell between them and at this point I think it stopped working all together #labrador #labradorretriever #dogsoftiktok ♬ Sh-Boom – Crew Cuts

It takes a moment for the first dog to realize the water isn’t too deep and it can wade to the shore. The second dog, on the other hand, makes a futile attempt to get back on the plank before eventually following its companion to the shore.

“They have one braincell between them and at this point I think it stopped working all together,” reads the caption of the video, which has garnered over 1.2 million views since it was posted on February 23.

The video has not only racked up views but also sparked a flurry of comments, with over 350 users sharing their thoughts. Many found the dogs’ predicament relatable.

One user quipped, “Me trying to get through my life in general.”

Another shared a similar canine conundrum, “My retriever walked in between our couch and coffee table and cried because she wasn’t aware she could walk backwards to get out.”

While these Labradors may have had a momentary lapse in problem-solving, it doesn’t reflect on their overall intelligence. Labradors are known to be excellent family pets and working dogs, even if problem-solving isn’t their strongest suit.

In a study conducted by the University of Helsinki, 1,002 dogs from 13 different breeds were put through a series of intelligence tests. The smartDOG tests, developed by study co-author Katriina Tiira, assessed exploratory behavior, impulsivity, social cognition, spatial problem-solving, logical reasoning, and short-term memory.

The findings, published in Nature Scientific Reports, revealed that Labradors scored relatively low in problem-solving and inhibitory control. But that doesn’t imply that Labradors are unintelligent.

Stanley Coren, a renowned dog researcher, stated that a Labrador is a quick learner with an eager-to-please personality.

“Starting with the brightest, [they] are border collie, poodle, German shepherd, golden retriever, Doberman pinscher, Shetland sheepdog and Labrador retriever,” said Coren, a professor emeritus at the University of British Columbia’s Department of Psychology.

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