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Doggy I.Q Test: Are Older Dogs Better at I.Q Tests than Younger Dogs?

CSEF · 2018 Mammalian Biology

Asmita Majumdar, Bernardita Riffo · Colina Middle School, Thousand Oaks, Ventura County

Overview

Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to determine whether the experiences and prior knowledge was superior to the better physical attributes of younger dogs at a series of tests that mimic their everyday activities as lovable pets. Methods/Materials We used equipment for the tests that we made ourselves to achieve the best results from dogs of all sizes. We used treats to encourage our subjects to complete the tests with a grading scale based on their performance, ranging from ignoring the situation to performing it within the time limit, first try and expected method. Several dogs were tested in each category. Results The same tests were repeated with older and younger dogs showing that the younger dogs had a higher total average than that of the older dogs. Conclusions/Discussion The younger dogs achieved better results indicating that enthusiasm and better senses help dogs in their everyday activities.

Summary statement

Repeated tests show that younger dogs are more successful in activities with a little motivation than older dogs.

Help received

We built our equipment and tests ourselves and used the websites mentioned on our bibliography and guidance from our advisor, Ms Agapoff and our parents.

Competition history

  • CSEF 2018 Mammalian Biology · Entry J1315

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