Skidboot, 'World's Smartest Dog," dead at 14

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<p>A local celebrity…Skidboot helped raise funds for the establishment of our local animal shelter by appearing in our semi-annual Follies fund raiser.</p>

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<p>Poor Skidboot!</p>

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<p>I saw that dog years ago on some smart pet show, and he was absolutely amazing. I’ve never seen anything like that dog. I’m so sad for his owner.</p>

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<p>Nooo!! Awww…I loved that dog. His owner was a good guy too.</p>

<p>Skidboot in action:
<a href=“http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2BfzUIBy9A[/url]”>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2BfzUIBy9A&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Yep, I used to run into them at the service station periodically. Skidboot would make the rounds and say hi to everybody. Strangers always wondered if he was lost. He was already blind the last time he was on our stage, but he still made his appearance.</p>

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<p>Skidboot sure was an amazing dog, bandit! Thanks for posting the youtube link ldmom, that was a heartwarming story. I’d never heard of him before, but he sure was a special animal. I’m sad to know he’s gone. :(</p>

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<p>a great dog, and the owner seemed to have a fine understanding of animals. (blacksmith originally?)</p>

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<p>Can anyone view that video and not cry? Reminds me of when I was 5 and cried my eyes out after seeing Old Yeller.</p>

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<p>OMG, what a truly astounding doggie Skidboot was! I had never heard of him. That YouTube video was amazing…and SO poignant. Rest in peace, Skidboot. You lived a beautiful and productive life. {{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}} to his owner, David Hartwig.</p>

<p>~berurah</p>

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<p>Skidboot was amazing! Someone posted about him last year, and I remember watching this same wonderful video. My heart goes out to his wonderful owner. A sad day in the dog world…</p>

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<p>Such sad news. Skidboot and his owner had such a special relationship. I know Mr. Hartwig is just heartsick.</p>