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Who’s the Dumb One? You or Your Dog?

I have a friend who’s convinced her dog’s the dumbest dog in the world. She tells the dog that regularly and shakes her head in dismay over “dumb” things he does. I ask her all the time for examples of his dumbness because I have yet to see him do anything dumb. She never really gives specifics, though. She just kind of skirts my questions and reaffirms that he’s dumb. I guess she expects I should just take her word for it. Now don’t get me wrong. I happen to like this friend very much, which is why she’ll remain … Continue reading →

Murph’s Progress with the PoochIQ Test

Yesterday morning Murph and I put the PoochIQ.com dog IQ test kit I received to the test. Part of it anyway. We haven’t completed the whole test yet, but we’re having a lot of fun working our way through it. So often the word “test” invokes dread and a dragging of the feet, doesn’t it? But not in this case. The “tests” are fun. More like games for your dog if you approach it with a spirit of fun, enthusiasm, and playfulness instead of a purely clinical air. Murph and I certainly had fun for the seven questions we completed. … Continue reading →

Surprise! My PoochIQ.com Test Kit Arrived Today!

A little over a week ago I got an email from an unspecified representative with a company called PoochIQ.com. They felt their product might make interesting fodder for the Pets Blog. They felt right! They offered to send me a complimentary test kit to sample on my Murphy. “Why not?” I figured. So I wrote them back and gave them my address. I must confess, I never bothered to click on their website until I was preparing to write this article today. I meant to beforehand, like earlier this week, but things got slightly chaotic. Aside from the storms, I … Continue reading →

Test Your Dog’s Intelligence

A researcher from the University of British Columbia has developed a basic canine intelligence test. Want to know how smart your pup really is? Try this quick and easy test. With your dog watching, take a treat and place it under a can. Keep track of how long it takes your pet to retrieve the treat! Less than fifteen seconds is considered a very good time! You may have a four-legged smarty on your hands. With your dog watching, set up three cans and place a treat underneath one. Take your dog out of the room for a few minutes, … Continue reading →

When They Know Something’s Up

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I like to think that I’m smarter than my dogs are. Sometimes, I’m not so sure. We’re gearing up for a cross-country move — Monday May 7th, Moose and Lally and I will be hitting the road in New Jersey and landing in Oregon by Friday. Even though they haven’t packed any boxes, they know something is going on. The signs may (or may not) be subtle. The house is messier than usual as I organize, sort, pack, and get rid of stuff. But the basic routine is still the same. The alarm goes off at 8 am and we … Continue reading →