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Their Pup Isn’t Deaf, But He Won’t Come When Called. When They Realize? WHOA.

Many pet parents are proud to show off new tricks they have trained their dogs to do! But not Stanley’s parents, his parents went on Imgur to tell the world that Stanley, well, isn’t the brightest bulb in the box!


Stanley was adopted by his human parents from Golden Retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida. Stanley hit it off well with his new parents, their kids, and other pets. The family had trained their first golden, Karma, but Stanley wasn’t catching on – at all.

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His new family was worried about him; he had a tendency to run off and get onto countertops. The family hired two trainers, who both were unable to help – one suggested Stanley was mentally impaired.

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The family veterinarian said his hearing and vision were fine, but Stanley didn’t respond to his name or even simple commands like ‘sit.’

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Stanley has a favorite remote control and stuffed animal; he gets very distressed if he can’t find them every day.

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A friend recommended a Doggy IQ test: can Stanley come out from under a blanket, respond to his name, and find a treat in a cup – well, no, he couldn’t. The family concluded Stanley is just different, and their veterinarian said it may be a combination of stubbornness and inbreeding, but they will never know.

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But ‘why’ Stanley does things the way he doesn’t isn’t important. Stanley is given more time to process things, and his remote and stuffed animal are always close by. The family loves Stanley and Stanley loves them, and that is what matters!

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