curly Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 HAs anyone seen the IQ test for dogs in todays paper? You do all these simple tests and see how long it takes your dog to figure it out. I'm proud to say my poodles are dismal failures! I tried the 'put the treat under a soup can' one. Dog 1 sniffed the can and walked away. Dogs 2 & 3 didn't even go that far. They aren't allowed to take random treats, you see. 'Put a towel over the head and see how long it takes to get it off'. Right. He's still walking around with a towel over his head. He likes it. He likes ribbons and hats, too. 'Put them in a sit-stay, say Refigerator' and see what happens. They look at the fridge. Obviously, the test is designed for average dogs, not weird ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iggy mum Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 HAs anyone seen the IQ test for dogs in todays paper? You do all these simple tests and see how long it takes your dog to figure it out. I'm proud to say my poodles are dismal failures! I tried the 'put the treat under a soup can' one. Dog 1 sniffed the can and walked away. Dogs 2 & 3 didn't even go that far. They aren't allowed to take random treats, you see. 'Put a towel over the head and see how long it takes to get it off'. Right. He's still walking around with a towel over his head. He likes it. He likes ribbons and hats, too. 'Put them in a sit-stay, say Refigerator' and see what happens. They look at the fridge. Obviously, the test is designed for average dogs, not weird ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 ...ahhh they sound very smart - to totally ignore silly tests ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curly Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 ...ahhh they sound very smart - to totally ignore silly tests ;) I don't know, these tests are always in the papers, so they must be accurate, eh? They always fail. Must be all that training. At least if I tell them to find something, they usually do. "Go get the yellow teddy, it's under the kitchen table" Works every time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixeduppup Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Glad human IQ tests aren't the same. I'd stay under the blanket on purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Bahahahaha very funny, but the way you have written it was even funnier :) Smart dogs I would say :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curly Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 Thanks, Swifty! Yep, IQ failures or not, they're clever mutts. Sometimes I think one of those dumb, boring dogs would be nice, but then... at least they're entertaining! My poor boy isn't happy today. Every time I move he has to heave himself to his feet, pick up his favourite teddy, and follow me. All he wants is a nap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosetta Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 HAs anyone seen the IQ test for dogs in todays paper? You do all these simple tests and see how long it takes your dog to figure it out. I'm proud to say my poodles are dismal failures! I tried the 'put the treat under a soup can' one. Dog 1 sniffed the can and walked away. Dogs 2 & 3 didn't even go that far. They aren't allowed to take random treats, you see. 'Put a towel over the head and see how long it takes to get it off'. Right. He's still walking around with a towel over his head. He likes it. He likes ribbons and hats, too. 'Put them in a sit-stay, say Refigerator' and see what happens. They look at the fridge. Obviously, the test is designed for average dogs, not weird ones. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curly Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 Tell ya what, this test is the funniest thing ever. I highly recommend wasting the day testing your dogs. The towel over the head is the best. My lot are walking around with towels and hats on. They can't see, but they're quite happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minimax Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 One of mine would probably lay down and sleep if I put a towel on his head, thinking it was night time and the lights had gone out :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Rusty Bucket Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 I think mine would kill the towel. I don't think she knows what "fridge" means but she responds to the sound of a yogurt tub lid being removed - from 50m. I use tin cans to prevent counter surfing so she might leave that one alone but she happily beats up the bob a lot to get food out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesP Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 I don't think she knows what "fridge" means but she responds to the sound of a yogurt tub lid being removed - from 50m. Do you let them lick the lid clean? Mine think this is the best thing ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixeduppup Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 The blanket wouldn't work for Maybe. I've taught her to keep everything on her head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Rusty Bucket Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 I don't think she knows what "fridge" means but she responds to the sound of a yogurt tub lid being removed - from 50m. Do you let them lick the lid clean? Mine think this is the best thing ever! I do if it's got yogurt on it. Mostly with the Margaret River variety - it sets so thick in the pot, the lid is clean. But I usually give her a few spoonfuls when I have some - ie brekky time. She does love it, and it's her main source of calcium since she doesn't usually eat bones properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 My dogs would just say, to it all, 'You've got a lot of time on your hands. So instead of playing silly beggars with towels, how about a cuddle?' Ask any question & that's their response. Their favourite is if someone mouths 'I love you!', they fly across the room into their arms. Does lip-reading count as intelligence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Big burst of laughter out loud at the towel part. This kind of garbage is completely beneath poodles but they can be very silly for such clever dogs. Mine make me laugh every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdogs Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Yeah, my kelpie had been trained to stay very still while I balance all manner of things on his head. No doubt he would do the same with the blanket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiechick Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I did the can thing years ago with my two older dogs who have both since passed on. BC X stayed sitting and made no attempt to look at the can or show any interest in it whatsoever. ACD went straight to the can and immediately tipped it over at which point BC X came flying in quick as a flash, grabbed the treat and took off with it. So which one is the smart dog ? :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simply Grand Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I did the can thing years ago with my two older dogs who have both since passed on. BC X stayed sitting and made no attempt to look at the can or show any interest in it whatsoever. ACD went straight to the can and immediately tipped it over at which point BC X came flying in quick as a flash, grabbed the treat and took off with it. So which one is the smart dog ? :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuddleDuck Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com.au/2010/07/dog.html?m=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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