Meet Bonnie the rescue pitbull from Fort Smith, Arkansas, that has become an internet sensation.
While her owner was in the backyard playing with his Go-pro attached to a ping-pong paddle, Bonnie decided to steal it and have a joyful run around their house.
The whole thing was hilariously caught on camera.
You can see the sheer joy in the dog's eyes as she amusingly teases her human and animal companions.
The angle of the camera is excellent to see the people and other dogs trying to catch her.
Some say Bonnie is still running to this day.
Original video found on Reddit
The viewpoint supplies much of the joke
Most pet videos show an animal from the owner’s position. This one reverses the relationship: as Bonnie carries the paddle-mounted camera, the people and dogs following her become part of the moving background. That is why the clip can feel like a chase scene even though it describes an ordinary backyard game. “Genius” is a playful compliment here, not the result of a test of canine intelligence. The video gives viewers an entertaining perspective without telling us exactly what Bonnie understood about the device.
Keep the fun separate from the equipment
A camera, battery and improvised mount are not purpose-designed chew toys. The practical lesson is to enjoy the recorded accident while keeping equipment out of a dog’s playthings. The ASPCA’s care guidance recommends supervised games and appropriate toys as part of meeting a dog’s needs for activity and stimulation. A safe object designed for play can provide the chase or retrieval game without putting filming gear in the animal’s mouth. The original Reddit credit should remain attached when discussing the clip, and the joke that Bonnie is “still running” should be read as the humorous ending it is.
Further reading: ASPCA: exercise and supervised play.
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