Brainy Australian Shepherd Smashes Puzzle Game in Record Time and Proves Breed's True Genius

Yahoo

03-03-2025

As dog parents, it's our responsibility to ensure our pups have everything necessary for a happy, enriching life. This includes providing high-quality food that suits their dietary needs and making sure they get enough physical activity and mental stimulation to stay engaged and content each day. But what happens when a dog quickly masters every challenge you give them, trying to make their day enjoyable? An Australin Shepherd shows that the result is both impressive and amusing.
On February 25, 2025, Instagram user Maggie with the Dogs (@maggiewiththedogs) shared a video of her beautiful Australian Shepherd dog, who outsmarted every game and puzzle she'd tried within minutes. This is both frustrating and impressive. Take a look!
Finley is a brilliant pup! He was able to outsmart the "smart feeder," and he's so proud of himself—as he should be!In the comments, people praised Finley, congratulated him on figuring that puzzle out, and shared similar stories.
One person wrote, "I have an Aussie/Rottweiler mix, and he's a problem because none of the exercise, puzzle, or educational toys are capable of doing their jobs. He outsmarts them within 2 minutes, and I just waste money. Then he has the audacity to act bored when I am not giving him 100% attention all day long."
Another shared, "LOLLLL WHAAAATT. This is incredible, hahaha. I'm glad Ayce and Aria aren't that smart."
More comments left for Finley included, "Try hide and seek. Have him sit in one room and wait while you hide kibble in various places. He has to wait to be released and then you can teach him hot/cold. I have a really smart dog and this definitely challenges him and keeps him busy," "There's lots of bosses out there who could learn a thing or two from Finley," "That look while he was carrying it... like you know it's more efficient if you have it closer to the button," and "Omg—work smarter not harder."
It's impressive that Finely has mastered the smart toys his parents have given him. Each time, he's able to figure out how to get the treat prize in nearly no time. And that's likely because he's an Australian Shepherd, a dog breed known for its intelligence.
According to the American Kennel Club,Australian Shepherds, part of the herding group, are described as "smart, work-oriented, [and] exuberant." Their qualities as cattle dogs and helping out during the cowboy life have honed their intelligence.
"Aussies are remarkably intelligent, quite capable of hoodwinking an unsuspecting novice owner," the American Kennel Club shares. "In short, this isn't the pet for everyone. But if you're looking for a brainy, tireless, and trainable partner for work or sport, your search might end here."
DogTime agrees with this, too, sharing that Australian Shepherd dogs are quick learners and aren't afraid of hard work. "Australian Shepherds are renowned for their intelligence," they share. "They are quick learners and excel in various canine activities, including obedience training, agility, and herding trials."
Other qualities that add to their intelligence are their versatility and ability to use their herding abilities in situations beyond cows or farm work. "Due to their agility and trainability, they are often used in search and rescue, as therapy dogs, and in competitive dog sports," DogTime adds.
There's no question about Finley's intelligence, not only because that tracks based on his breed but also because his impressively fast ability to solve smart feeders and get his treat reward at near record speed.
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