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A suspected bored dog with advanced puzzle solving abilities found itself in a precarious position Tuesday morning when it became stranded on the icy roof of a Barrhaven home staring down at the driveway below.

The dog, described as a black-and-white collie-type breed, was home alone and found a broken window in the townhome’s second floor, which it promptly nosed open.

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According to emergency responders, the dog then tore through the window’s screen giving it access to the roof outside. However, once the dog reached the roof it panicked and couldn’t re-enter the home. It began barking loudly for help.

Neighbours phoned the Ottawa Fire Service which sent a variety of equipment to the Sorento Street address around 9 a.m. to assist the animal. Crews arrived to find the dog backed up against the house in a bid to prevent slipping off the icy roof onto the roadway.

According to Danielle Cardinal, OFS spokeswoman, responders entered the home and attempted to guide the dog back through the window, but were unsuccessful.