Meet the multi-talented dog who is so smart he can play noughts and crosses.
Hank, a two-year-old Weimaraner who is smarter than most, lives with owners, Jennifer Sainer and Max Sura in Brisbane, Australia.
The couple got the dog from a breeder when he was just nine weeks old and have since taught him an array of tricks – including how to play games and eat ‘like a human.’
Jennifer and Max regularly share videos of Hank’s impressive skills on Instagram (@the_incrediblehank) to the delight of his followers.
Among the dog’s biggest skills is that he can play noughts and crosses extremely well (with the help of some treats) – letting his owners know which square he wants to take by nosing his desired space on the board.
“We taught Hank how to play noughts and crosses by using food,” Jen, who works for an online fashion business, told Jam Press.
“He’s very patient with his food and only eats when we give him permission to.
“We put a treat for him on the board and then he’ll pick the square and eat the treat when we say he’s allowed to.
“He enjoys anything with eating in it and is highly motivated by food.”
As if that wasn’t enough, Hank can also eat at the table like humans – although it’s not exactly what you think.
Jennifer and Max recently shared a video of their pup chowing down on a bargain bucket from KFC while clad in human clothing.
The hilarious optical illusion video shows Max standing behind the dog, hidden out of sight while using his hands to grab the bucket – making it look as if Hank himself is doing it.
“We were inspired by the well-known Sesame Street sketch with the Weimaraner dogs,” his owners said.
“So we drove to KFC and ordered a giant feast for ourselves.
“Max conveniently already had a full KFC outfit ready to go so it was just a matter of getting Hank and Max to fit into the jumper and then the fun began.”
The pooch also has plenty of other – more traditional – dog tricks up his sleeve; he can ‘speak’, shake, spin, bow, roll over, walk backwards and even retrieve his own leash.
He has also learnt how to turn the lights on and off in the couple’s home and clean up his toys.
Jennifer and Max said: “Hank is playful, curious, funny, adventurous, extremely loyal and loves people.
“He is basically our shadow, and goes with us everywhere, he even has to be by our side on the toilet.”
While he may be super smart, Hank is also very cheeky and his favourite thing to do is steal socks around the home.
Jennifer and Max added: “He also loves playing fetch 24/7.
“We have to hide any tennis balls in the house, otherwise he will constantly bring them up to us, put one in your lap and expect you to throw for the next few hours.
“He also likes going for walks, absolutely loves the beach, and being challenged with new things.”
