are cats smarter than other animals????????

Answer 1

Hi there...actually intelligence is a relative term to the species of the animal as ALL animals have the capacity to learn. Two primary factors will influence accuracy in the interpretation of any test for animal intelligence -- an understanding of the animal's natural history and an understanding of the limits of the test. An animal will naturally show an aptitude for a concept it needs or uses regularly in the wild.

As an animal trainer we discover while we are educated that intelligence has very little to do with how trainable an animal is. Yet, as humans, the subject of intelligence continues to fascinate us.

So cats as well as any other animal are trainable and none are more intelligent than one another they are different in their abilities based on their natural behaviours.

I could go on and on with the scientific aspect and the anthropomorphic aspects which are the biggest reason for the dispute.

As a professional animal trainer for over 20 years I specialize in training both domestic and exotic cats. Both my housecats not only understand obedience commands (come, sit, down, etc) but are also toilet trained, can flush the toilet, go to wherever I point, follow a target anywhere, jump through hoops, roll over, fetch, take apart a 3-D layered puzzle, wave, give a high-five, raise a paw to ask a question, fetch, do agility (like dog agility), walk on a leash in public and so much more. They understand both visual and verbal cues/signals as well and learn most new behaviours quite quickly within a matter of days and for the more complex behaviours such as balancing and walking on a basketball in a month. Here's a video of someone who has taught her house cat a couple handful of tricks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pcoYqlAjRk

Training is conducted using operant conditioning through positive reinforcement just as with canines. We never coerce/mold an animal to learn rather reward desired behaviour with food, praise (most cats only work for food) or toys and always ignore undesired behaviour so that extinguishes itself over time. This is the key technique to train any animal including goldifsh. Yes! You read that correctly... even small fish can be trained to learn new behaviours! Here's some videos of goldfish playing football, soccer and going through a hoop: http://www.fish-school.com/gallery.htm

Answer 2

You know all animals are like people their are many different types and breeds some people are smarter than other people and some just think that they are smarter and the same goes for animals i have seen a lot of cat who are way smarter than other animals cats are very amazing and also very independent.

Answer 3

No. Chimpanzees, elephants, dolphins, whales, octopuses, pigs are all extremely smart animals. Since they live in completely different environments it would be hard to compare which is more smarter since intelligence is all relative.

To explain why intelligence is relative, take for example your typical American classroom. People who are considered "smart" are the ones who are always ahead of everyone else in the classroom and need little/no help from the teacher.

However, in a primitive society someone who knows that there are buses and cars outside of where they live would be considered extremely smart.

Going back to the classroom, everyone there knows there are cars and buses. Does that mean that the kids in the classroom are smarter than the primitive humans? No. They just live in completely different societies. If both switched places, neither would be able to survive.

Hence, intelligence is relative. It's hard to judge anyone, let alone animals, on their intelligence. But, the list I gave above are some animals that are considered to be intelligent. Just don't start comparing them. :)

Answer 4

Cats are smarter than some animals, but there are those like apes and dolphins that are smarter. My cats are pretty smart, they know just how to twist mommy around thier little paws. Cats learn schedules and develope personalities. Cats can be taught tricks but it takes more time than a dog since a dog is more willing to please.

Answer 5

I wouldn't say they are smarter or dumber. Every animal is born with certain instincts. Yes cats can seem very smart at times, like when they figure out how to get into their food storage container by knocking it onto the floor or figuring out where you've hidden their treats.

Answer 6

They are good pets, but they tend to mark their territory, and can be agressive. I am 16, and live with 26 cats, that we rescued from the streets of out town. We brought them home, neutered and spayed them, and feed them. We also have a large garage with a heater and bedding for them in the winter, and two acres for them to run around. Overall, based on what I lived with for the past 5 years, they all have their own personalities, just like humans, and some other animals.

Answer 7

I love all animals (snakes are not included) But I have a soft spot when it comes to cats. I think loving cats is a sign of intelligents in it's self. They are very smart. They know better than to do most of the dumb things that dogs do such as chase cars, hump human legs, and on and on. they are very loving.And quite bossy. I am sure they think they have us well trained.LOL

Answer 8

Dogs are smarter than cats. Cats don't even remember their own name.

Answer 9

I don't know about other animals, but I do know for a fact that they are much smarter than any homo sapien that ever walked upon this planet.

Answer 10

they say dolphins are the closest to human but i think cats are smarter than anyone i know.....sad.