I found some old footage on my camera. About a year after I met Spirit I decided to do the towel test and see what happens. That evening I learned that she has an incredible patience for my antics.
2-liter bottle present for scale.
The towel test
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She seems to put up with my antics.Lol! That was cute! I do believe she thought she was supposed to leave the towel on ... just following silent orders!She is smart ... she keeps eye contact a lot!
Almost like she's thinking "Ok. Can we play now?"
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Am I the only one now wanting to try this with their dog?
Very cute and she sure does put up with your antics.
Very cute and she sure does put up with your antics.
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Obligatory link to Hyperbole and a Half's Dog IQ Test
My dog would ace this test, not because she's a genius (which she is, of course) but because the towel is the After-Bath Monster who Must Die a Horrible, Shaking Death. She has a heightened prey drive for all things terrycloth.
My dog would ace this test, not because she's a genius (which she is, of course) but because the towel is the After-Bath Monster who Must Die a Horrible, Shaking Death. She has a heightened prey drive for all things terrycloth.
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This is hilarious!! I read it the other day and had to go back and search for it so I could share it with some friends. Sadly it fits my catahoula x pretty accurately as she just lays down when you cover her with a towel/sheet etc. But she is adorable and I love her, and one smart dog is enough!!
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i don't think the towel test is fair. Muggsy threw that towel off in 1.5 seconds, but Muggsy hated blankets or coverings of any kind. Kabota loves blankets. he burrows under blankets any chance he gets. if i gave him the towel test, he'd probably think I was being nice.
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Such a cute video! I think she was just putting up with it at the end; she seemed to understand the concept of backing out from under the towel just fine.
I can't even get a towel over Crystal's head -- she sees it coming at her and she rears up on her hind legs and bats it away with her front paws. Casper watched her do that and then did the exact same thing when I tried to toss the towel on him. So... I have one problem-solving dog and one really good copycat.
I can't even get a towel over Crystal's head -- she sees it coming at her and she rears up on her hind legs and bats it away with her front paws. Casper watched her do that and then did the exact same thing when I tried to toss the towel on him. So... I have one problem-solving dog and one really good copycat.
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