There used to be the odd show on tv where pets helped their owners in unexpected ways. I’ve just remembered this story from one of them where a horse used their tail to help their elderly lady owner out of some mud or something. Even back then I was amazed at how the horse knew how to help her (the horse actually backed up to where she was laying!).
Also a story I’ve seen on Pinterest lately - a service dog who knew all the commands, but failed the training. He performs them when he feels like it, not when he’s asked! I just thought that was funny lol