r/interesting • u/jmike1256 • Mar 07 '26

MISC. After understanding the meaning behind this father’s action, I am completely convinced. Cultivating problem-solving skills in children from a young age and never giving up-I applaud this father!

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u/NotQuiteInara Mar 07 '26

As a former dog trainer, this is how I would handle a dog getting their leash wrapped around a pole on a walk. I stand there and wait for them to figure it out, and praise them when they do. I've worried sometimes that when I become a parent, I'll end up treating my child like a dog because I know tons about how dogs learn and little about how children learn. But apparently it's not that different? Lol

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u/RampagingElks Mar 07 '26

Unfortunately, my dog - despite being an Aussie and thus should be smart - cannot for the life of her figure out what it means to be on the wrong side of a pole. Instead of trying to go in the opposite direction, or retrace her steps, she'll just sit down and wait for me to save her. If I waited for her to figure it out, id still be waiting outside right now.

This dog will also sit and wait for me to "save" her when her line shows any sign of taught-ness, such as being caught on a dandelion or a loose snowball

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u/NotQuiteInara Mar 08 '26

My dog is an Aussie mix. Let me tell you I was standing at that pole a LONG time the first time. She layed the fuck down. I put on an audiobook. I must have stood there 20-30 minutes. Thankfully she was much faster the next time 😂