How to test your dog's IQ.

This is the test which can reveal if your dog is a genius – or as silly as you think.  Some dogs can herd sheep, rescue people, sniff out drugs for police, but some can’t even seem to master “sit and stay”. Intelligence may vary in many different ways. Perhaps, your dog may never master how to fetch, but do they know that it’s time to take a walk whenever you pick up the leash?

You will need

• A leash
• 3 Cups of the same size and color
• Treats
• A Stopwatch
• A towel
• Scoring System

Dogs are rewarded  2 points every time they do something that displays intelligence,  or by completing the task quickly.

A medium response will earn them 1 point.

If they don’t manage to do it, they’re not given any points. However, if they take very long, they get a 0.5.

This is a great way for dog owners to have some fun with their dog, together with a good laugh ..

First challenge

Get a towel and put it over their heads and see how long it takes for them to get it off.

If the dog manages to complete the task within:

0-20 seconds - 2 points - Intelligent Dog

21-60 seconds - 1 point - Average Dog

60 - 120 seconds - 0.5 points - Below Average Dog

120+ seconds - 0 points

Second Challenge

Take some of your dog’s favourite treats and put them under the towel. Then, time how long it takes for your dog to find them. The same point scheme above applies to this:

0-20 seconds - 2 points - Intelligent Dog

21-60 seconds - 1 point - Average Dog

60 - 120 seconds - 0.5 points - Below Average Dog

120+ seconds - 0 points

Third Challenge

Place treats under a cup in front of your dog and get the dog out of the room for about 30 seconds. If the dog comes back and chooses the right cup, this is a sign that they are intelligent and they should be awarded by 2 points.

You may point at the treat to help them remember but they will only get a point for this.

Once again we apply the same point system as above.

Fourth Challenge

Take out their leash and if they get excited they get 2 points.

Excitement is show if the dog jumps or wags its tail.

They get one point for wagging their tail.

They will get 0 points if they show no interest and ignore you.

The Results

0-2 – You have a great dog who will follow you anywhere, but truth be told, he may not be the brightest one around.

3-5 Your dog is great! They have an average intelligence. Pretty good!

5+ Your dog is one bright champ! Congratulations! (OR he just really likes food)