This is another measure of your dogs problem solving ability.
Things you'll need to do this test
- a large bath towel
- a stop watch or a way of timing your dogs response.
How to do the test
1. Your dog should be awake and reasonably active
2. Let the dog sniff the towel
3. With a quick smooth motion throw the towel over the dogs head, so it's head and shoulders are completely covered (you may want to practice this without the dog first). Start timing and watch silently.
Scoring
If the dog is like Odin and frees itself in 5 seconds or less ..................................................................................
5 points
In 5 to 15 seconds ......................................................... 4 points
In 15 to 30 seconds ....................................................... 3 points
In 30 to 60 seconds ....................................................... 2 points
If the dog is like Wiz and hasn't free itself after 60 seconds .......................................................................... 1 point
Friday, May 11, 2007
Dog IQ Test - Problem Solving
This is a test of your dogs problem solving ability.
Things you'll need to do this test
- An empty can, like a soup can
- Some desirable titbit your dog likes to eat, a piece of cheese is good
- A stop watch or a way of timing your dogs response
How to do the test
1. First sit the dog, if it won't stay you'll need someone to hold the dog by the collar.
2. Then show the dog the titbit of food and let it sniff it.
3. Then with the dogs full attention slowly place the titbit on the ground about two meters away from it, and invert the can over the titbit.
4. Start timing and encourage the dog to get the food.
Scoring
If the dog is like Odin, knocks the can over and gets the titbit in 5 seconds or less......................................................................5 points
If the dog knocks the can over and gets the titbit in 5 to 15 seconds ..........................................................................4 points
In 15 to 30 seconds ......................................................3 points
In 30 to 60 seconds ......................................................2 points
If the dog is like Wiz, sniffs around the can, but didn't get the bait after 60 seconds...................................................................1 point
Things you'll need to do this test
- An empty can, like a soup can
- Some desirable titbit your dog likes to eat, a piece of cheese is good
- A stop watch or a way of timing your dogs response
How to do the test
1. First sit the dog, if it won't stay you'll need someone to hold the dog by the collar.
2. Then show the dog the titbit of food and let it sniff it.
3. Then with the dogs full attention slowly place the titbit on the ground about two meters away from it, and invert the can over the titbit.
4. Start timing and encourage the dog to get the food.
Scoring
If the dog is like Odin, knocks the can over and gets the titbit in 5 seconds or less......................................................................5 points
If the dog knocks the can over and gets the titbit in 5 to 15 seconds ..........................................................................4 points
In 15 to 30 seconds ......................................................3 points
In 30 to 60 seconds ......................................................2 points
If the dog is like Wiz, sniffs around the can, but didn't get the bait after 60 seconds...................................................................1 point
Dog Intelligence Test
taken from Dog IQ Test
Test 1 - Problem Solving
Place treat under soup can.
Scoring:
5 Dog gets treat in 0-5 seconds
4 Dog gets treat in 5-15 seconds
3 Dog gets treat in 16-30 seconds
2 Dog gets treat in 31-60 seconds
1 Dog tries to get treat and fails
0 Dog shows no interest
Test 2 - Problem Solving
Quickly throw a large towel over the dog's head and shoulders.
Scoring:
5 Dog gets free in 0-15 seconds
4 Dog gets free in 16-30 seconds
3 Dog gets free in 31-60 seconds
2 Dog gets free in 1-2 minutes
1 Dog doesn't get free within 2 minutes
Test 3 - Problem Solving
Place treat under a small towel.
Scoring:
5 Dog gets treat in 0-15 seconds
4 Dog gets treat in 16-30 seconds
3 Dog gets treat in 31-60 seconds
2 Dog gets treat in 1-2 minutes
1 Dog tries to get treat and fails
0 Dog shows no interest
Test 4 - Short Term Memory
Let the dog see you place a biscuit in the corner of the ring, then turn him loose.
Scoring:
5 Dog goes straight to the treat
4 Dog searches systematically and finds the treat
3 Dog searches randomly but finds treat in under 45 seconds
2 Dog searches but fails to find treat
1 Dog shows no interest
Test 5 - Long Term Memory
Let the dog see you place a biscuit in the corner of the ring (a different corner than the one in the test 4), remove him for 5 minutes, play with him, return, and then turn him loose.
Scoring:
5 Dog goes straight to treat
4 Dog goes to the corner from test 4, then the correct corner
3 Dog searches systematically and finds treat
2 Dog searches randomly but finds treat in under 45 seconds
1 Dog searches but fails to find treat
0 Dog shows no interest
Test 6 - Problem Solving and Manipulation
Place treat under a low platform (too low and far enough back to reach with mouth).
Scoring:
5 Dog gets treat in under 1 minute
4 Dog gets treat in 1-3 minutes
3 Dog uses paws and muzzle but fails to get treat
2 Dog uses muzzle only a few times and gives up
1 Dog doesn't try to get treat
Test 7 - Language Comprehension
Leave dog as if for a recall and in your usual voice, call "Refrigerator".
Scoring:
3 Dog comes
Call "Movies"
2 Dog comes
Call " (dogs name), Come"
5 Dog comes
Call " (dogs name), Come" again
4 Dog comes
1 Dog fails to come
Test 8 - Problem Solving
Dog is shown a treat through a slit in a large cardboard barricade. Dog should not be able to get treat through the slit. Handler encourages dog to get treat.
Scoring:
5 Dog goes around barrier in 0-15 seconds
4 Dog goes around barrier in 16-30 seconds
3 Dog goes around barrier in 31-60 seconds
Handler stops encouraging dog after 1 minute
2 Dog goes around barrier in 1-2 minutes
1 Dog tries to reach through slit and gives up
0 Dog shows no interest
Interpretation:
36 - 40 = Genius!!!!!
32 - 35 = Highly Intelligent!!!!
28 - 31 = High Average!!!!!!!
20 - 27 = Average!!!!!!!
16 - 19 = Low Average!!!!!
12 - 15 = Borderline!!!!!!!
0 - 11 = Deficient!!! (a Really dumb dog!)
Don't take this I.Q. scale too seriously. A dog's performance on these tests will no doubt be affected by many traits other than "intelligence", such as confidence, greed, activity level, and previous experiences. It should be interesting, however, to see how different dogs react to these challenges. Maybe it will help you to understand your dog a little better!
Test 1 - Problem Solving
Place treat under soup can.
Scoring:
5 Dog gets treat in 0-5 seconds
4 Dog gets treat in 5-15 seconds
3 Dog gets treat in 16-30 seconds
2 Dog gets treat in 31-60 seconds
1 Dog tries to get treat and fails
0 Dog shows no interest
Test 2 - Problem Solving
Quickly throw a large towel over the dog's head and shoulders.
Scoring:
5 Dog gets free in 0-15 seconds
4 Dog gets free in 16-30 seconds
3 Dog gets free in 31-60 seconds
2 Dog gets free in 1-2 minutes
1 Dog doesn't get free within 2 minutes
Test 3 - Problem Solving
Place treat under a small towel.
Scoring:
5 Dog gets treat in 0-15 seconds
4 Dog gets treat in 16-30 seconds
3 Dog gets treat in 31-60 seconds
2 Dog gets treat in 1-2 minutes
1 Dog tries to get treat and fails
0 Dog shows no interest
Test 4 - Short Term Memory
Let the dog see you place a biscuit in the corner of the ring, then turn him loose.
Scoring:
5 Dog goes straight to the treat
4 Dog searches systematically and finds the treat
3 Dog searches randomly but finds treat in under 45 seconds
2 Dog searches but fails to find treat
1 Dog shows no interest
Test 5 - Long Term Memory
Let the dog see you place a biscuit in the corner of the ring (a different corner than the one in the test 4), remove him for 5 minutes, play with him, return, and then turn him loose.
Scoring:
5 Dog goes straight to treat
4 Dog goes to the corner from test 4, then the correct corner
3 Dog searches systematically and finds treat
2 Dog searches randomly but finds treat in under 45 seconds
1 Dog searches but fails to find treat
0 Dog shows no interest
Test 6 - Problem Solving and Manipulation
Place treat under a low platform (too low and far enough back to reach with mouth).
Scoring:
5 Dog gets treat in under 1 minute
4 Dog gets treat in 1-3 minutes
3 Dog uses paws and muzzle but fails to get treat
2 Dog uses muzzle only a few times and gives up
1 Dog doesn't try to get treat
Test 7 - Language Comprehension
Leave dog as if for a recall and in your usual voice, call "Refrigerator".
Scoring:
3 Dog comes
Call "Movies"
2 Dog comes
Call " (dogs name), Come"
5 Dog comes
Call " (dogs name), Come" again
4 Dog comes
1 Dog fails to come
Test 8 - Problem Solving
Dog is shown a treat through a slit in a large cardboard barricade. Dog should not be able to get treat through the slit. Handler encourages dog to get treat.
Scoring:
5 Dog goes around barrier in 0-15 seconds
4 Dog goes around barrier in 16-30 seconds
3 Dog goes around barrier in 31-60 seconds
Handler stops encouraging dog after 1 minute
2 Dog goes around barrier in 1-2 minutes
1 Dog tries to reach through slit and gives up
0 Dog shows no interest
Interpretation:
36 - 40 = Genius!!!!!
32 - 35 = Highly Intelligent!!!!
28 - 31 = High Average!!!!!!!
20 - 27 = Average!!!!!!!
16 - 19 = Low Average!!!!!
12 - 15 = Borderline!!!!!!!
0 - 11 = Deficient!!! (a Really dumb dog!)
Don't take this I.Q. scale too seriously. A dog's performance on these tests will no doubt be affected by many traits other than "intelligence", such as confidence, greed, activity level, and previous experiences. It should be interesting, however, to see how different dogs react to these challenges. Maybe it will help you to understand your dog a little better!
Test Your Emergency IQ
taken from here
It's a cat owner's nightmare: Something's wrong with your cat and your regular veterinarian is unavailable. You're left to make a judgment call on seeking emergency care for your cat. Recognizing critical situations can mean the difference between life and death. Here are some common scenarios. Circle all those you think require emergency attention, then check your answers.
1. Should you worry? Your cat:
a. just vomited undigested food
b. vomited for the fourth time today and seems lethargic
c. threw up a hairball
d. threw up, and you see signs of blood
Correct answers: b and d.
"Owners should try to distinguish vomiting from regurgitation," says Ken Macquisten, DVM, of Abbotsford, British Columbia. "Regurgitation is a natural response to eating too fast." Vomiting, especially when accompanied by other signs, may be more serious. "If vomiting occurs more than once per day," Dr. Macquisten adds, "or has signs of blood in it, it should be investigated." (If your cat is throwing up hairballs, click here to reat you can do to prevent it.)
2. Your cat appears to be choking. You should seek emergency help when:
a. it sounds like a hairball is on the way up
b. his mouth is wide open and he's making no sound
c. he's pawing at his mouth and taking big swallows
d. he collapses
Correct answers: b and d.
If your cat can't make noise, he probably can't breathe, and will die without immediate veterinary intervention. Fortunately, life-threatening choking is uncommon, according to Petra Drake, DVM, of San Francisco, California. "Most of the time," she says, "cats are able to expel a foreign body or mucus on their own."
3. Which ones are toxic?
a. acetominophen (Tylenol)
b. ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
c. acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin)
d. birth control pills
Correct answer: All.
"If an owner sees a cat ingest Tylenol, it is an emergency," Dr. Drake says. Ibuprofen and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatories are also toxic. Birth-control pills are the least dangerous, but seek veterinary advice if your cat ingests many. (Did your cat eat something she shouldn’t have? Click here to learn what you should do if your cat has an upset tummy.)
4. You should take your cat to your veterinarian or emergency clinic if she is bleeding from:
a. a cut pad
b. a broken toenail
c. the rectum
d. the nose
Correct answers: a, c and d.
But even a bleeding toenail should be examined if it doesn't stop within five minutes. "A 12-pound cat can safely lose up to two ounces of blood," Dr. Macquisten says.
5. Your cat jumped off the refrigerator. Which of these scenarios requires a visit to the veterinarian?
a. she won't bear weight on one of her legs
b. she's walking with a slight limp
c. she shook one foot violently, glared at you and walked away with a normal stride
d. one leg is now at a funny angle
Correct answers: a and d.
A limb that doesn't bear weight needs to be examined. "There are myriad reasons for limping," Dr. Drake says, "from a compound fracture, or torn ligament to a broken nail or torn footpad." (Click here to read how you can keep your cat from jumping where she shouldn’t.)
6. Which of the following is the most serious
a. your cat has gone three days without a bowel movement
b. your cat keeps straining in the litter box with no results
c. your cat has three bowel movements a day
Correct answer: b.
"Cats straining to eliminate may be either trying to empty their bowels or their bladders," Dr. Macquisten says. Constipation is uncomfortable, but a cat unable to urinate can die within 24 hours. An immediate veterinary examination is critical to determine the cause of the straining.
Post the emergency telephone numbers for your regular veterinarian and your local after-hours emergency veterinary hospital. You never know when an emergency may occur.
Veterinarians and their answering services are skilled in identifying emergency situations. By asking a few questions, they will be able to help you take the appropriate course of action. "A simple phone call," Dr. Macquisten says, "can often determine whether something is a true emergency or not."
It's a cat owner's nightmare: Something's wrong with your cat and your regular veterinarian is unavailable. You're left to make a judgment call on seeking emergency care for your cat. Recognizing critical situations can mean the difference between life and death. Here are some common scenarios. Circle all those you think require emergency attention, then check your answers.
1. Should you worry? Your cat:
a. just vomited undigested food
b. vomited for the fourth time today and seems lethargic
c. threw up a hairball
d. threw up, and you see signs of blood
Correct answers: b and d.
"Owners should try to distinguish vomiting from regurgitation," says Ken Macquisten, DVM, of Abbotsford, British Columbia. "Regurgitation is a natural response to eating too fast." Vomiting, especially when accompanied by other signs, may be more serious. "If vomiting occurs more than once per day," Dr. Macquisten adds, "or has signs of blood in it, it should be investigated." (If your cat is throwing up hairballs, click here to reat you can do to prevent it.)
2. Your cat appears to be choking. You should seek emergency help when:
a. it sounds like a hairball is on the way up
b. his mouth is wide open and he's making no sound
c. he's pawing at his mouth and taking big swallows
d. he collapses
Correct answers: b and d.
If your cat can't make noise, he probably can't breathe, and will die without immediate veterinary intervention. Fortunately, life-threatening choking is uncommon, according to Petra Drake, DVM, of San Francisco, California. "Most of the time," she says, "cats are able to expel a foreign body or mucus on their own."
3. Which ones are toxic?
a. acetominophen (Tylenol)
b. ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
c. acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin)
d. birth control pills
Correct answer: All.
"If an owner sees a cat ingest Tylenol, it is an emergency," Dr. Drake says. Ibuprofen and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatories are also toxic. Birth-control pills are the least dangerous, but seek veterinary advice if your cat ingests many. (Did your cat eat something she shouldn’t have? Click here to learn what you should do if your cat has an upset tummy.)
4. You should take your cat to your veterinarian or emergency clinic if she is bleeding from:
a. a cut pad
b. a broken toenail
c. the rectum
d. the nose
Correct answers: a, c and d.
But even a bleeding toenail should be examined if it doesn't stop within five minutes. "A 12-pound cat can safely lose up to two ounces of blood," Dr. Macquisten says.
5. Your cat jumped off the refrigerator. Which of these scenarios requires a visit to the veterinarian?
a. she won't bear weight on one of her legs
b. she's walking with a slight limp
c. she shook one foot violently, glared at you and walked away with a normal stride
d. one leg is now at a funny angle
Correct answers: a and d.
A limb that doesn't bear weight needs to be examined. "There are myriad reasons for limping," Dr. Drake says, "from a compound fracture, or torn ligament to a broken nail or torn footpad." (Click here to read how you can keep your cat from jumping where she shouldn’t.)
6. Which of the following is the most serious
a. your cat has gone three days without a bowel movement
b. your cat keeps straining in the litter box with no results
c. your cat has three bowel movements a day
Correct answer: b.
"Cats straining to eliminate may be either trying to empty their bowels or their bladders," Dr. Macquisten says. Constipation is uncomfortable, but a cat unable to urinate can die within 24 hours. An immediate veterinary examination is critical to determine the cause of the straining.
Post the emergency telephone numbers for your regular veterinarian and your local after-hours emergency veterinary hospital. You never know when an emergency may occur.
Veterinarians and their answering services are skilled in identifying emergency situations. By asking a few questions, they will be able to help you take the appropriate course of action. "A simple phone call," Dr. Macquisten says, "can often determine whether something is a true emergency or not."
Cat IQ Test - 1
Intelligence Test for Cats. (from http://sandtracker.tripod.com/cat-iq.html)
This is a simple intelligence test for cats to find out just how smart and clever your furry feline really is. Spread the test sessions over a period of several days, allowing a rest day between the practices. Do them right before your cat's mealtime and try to keep them brief and fun.
To start the testing, you will need an 18 to 24 inch hoop (larger for BIG cats) and a container of your cat's favorite treats. The objective of the test is to see how quickly your cat can learn to jump through the hoop. Record the number of times you must repeat the training command before your cat masters the hoop jumping skill.
[Please, jump through the hoop!]With your cat standing beside you, hold the hoop about a foot above the floor. Use your other hand to show your cat the kitty treat within the middle of the hoop. Use a command such as "Come on" or "Jump" to call your cat through the hoop. It might help if you wiggle the treat to entice the cat. If your cat raises up on hind feet and grabs the treat from your hand on the first try, don't worry. This is an acceptable response.
The next step is to pull the treat back through the hoop, speaking your command, as you encourage your cat to follow. Don't let your cat cheat by going around the hoop. He must jump through it before you give him the treat as a reward.
When your cat performs willingly, stop holding the treat in your hand but continue holding your hand as though there is still a treat in it. Keep the treats somewhere else (maybe a pocket) and reward your cat ONLY when he jumps through the hoop for you.
The test is finished when your cat jumps through the hoop on command at least two out of three times.
Here are the "IQ test" scores:
60 or more commands = Sorry, your cat is below average
50 - 59 commands = Your cat is slightly below average
40 - 49 commands = Just your average cat
30 - 39 commands = Your cat is above average
29 or fewer commands = PURRFECTLY WONDERFUL!
YOUR CAT IS EXTREMELY INTELLIGENT!
This is a simple intelligence test for cats to find out just how smart and clever your furry feline really is. Spread the test sessions over a period of several days, allowing a rest day between the practices. Do them right before your cat's mealtime and try to keep them brief and fun.
To start the testing, you will need an 18 to 24 inch hoop (larger for BIG cats) and a container of your cat's favorite treats. The objective of the test is to see how quickly your cat can learn to jump through the hoop. Record the number of times you must repeat the training command before your cat masters the hoop jumping skill.
[Please, jump through the hoop!]With your cat standing beside you, hold the hoop about a foot above the floor. Use your other hand to show your cat the kitty treat within the middle of the hoop. Use a command such as "Come on" or "Jump" to call your cat through the hoop. It might help if you wiggle the treat to entice the cat. If your cat raises up on hind feet and grabs the treat from your hand on the first try, don't worry. This is an acceptable response.
The next step is to pull the treat back through the hoop, speaking your command, as you encourage your cat to follow. Don't let your cat cheat by going around the hoop. He must jump through it before you give him the treat as a reward.
When your cat performs willingly, stop holding the treat in your hand but continue holding your hand as though there is still a treat in it. Keep the treats somewhere else (maybe a pocket) and reward your cat ONLY when he jumps through the hoop for you.
The test is finished when your cat jumps through the hoop on command at least two out of three times.
Here are the "IQ test" scores:
60 or more commands = Sorry, your cat is below average
50 - 59 commands = Your cat is slightly below average
40 - 49 commands = Just your average cat
30 - 39 commands = Your cat is above average
29 or fewer commands = PURRFECTLY WONDERFUL!
YOUR CAT IS EXTREMELY INTELLIGENT!
Thursday, May 3, 2007
Dog or Cat?
Why dog is better than cat? Or cats are better than dogs? Psychology and Tests according to your personality. Images and photos of pets and much more coming soon...
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