For as long as I can remember I have heard that dogs are much smarter than cats.

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However, I have felt that just because a dog will do tricks and most cats don't, is not reason enough to say cats are not smart.

My theory has always been that cats are so smart that they won't learn any tricks unless they want to.

It is not something they have to do.

Dogs by nature are social animals and their main goal in life besides eating, is to please…