Dogs Smarter than Cats

Neighbour says,

‘Cats smarter than dogs.’

I raise eyebrow.

Neighbour places

bowl cat food/bowl dog food

on one side garden gate.

Cat jumps over gate,

eats food.

Dog whines.

Neighbour says,

‘Cats smarter than dogs.’

I raise both eyebrows,

shrug.

Whatever.

I say,

‘Dogs smarter than cats.’

Neighbour laughs.

I place

bowl cat food/bowl dog food

on one side garden gate.

Cat jumps over gate,

lands

on land mine.

Explodes.

Dog stares at sign on gate:

Do not enter – minefield.

‘Cats can jump,’

I say,

‘but dogs can read.’