Whoever thinks that cats aren’t as smart as dogs, get ready to be amazed. 

While dogs are often praised for their ability to learn tricks, cats can also be trained with patience and persistence.

One dedicated cat dad decided to settle this debate once and for all. Zoe () shared a TikTok video of her dad training their cat to perform dog-like tricks, and the results are astonishing!

Love you Frank #cattraining

The video is short, but long enough to prove that cats can learn basic commands and tricks as well. In the video, Zoe’s dad is on the floor with their gorgeous Birman cat called Frank. 

Dad says,

and the cat calmly complies. Next, he asks Frank to give him a paw. Frank extends his front left paw, allowing his dad to give it a little shake.

In the background, we can hear Zoe, who couldn’t be prouder of her beloved feline friend, shouting:

It’s not every day you witness a cat performing dog-like tricks, which is why this video quickly went viral and captured everyone’s attention. People were awestruck by Frank and his incredible talents. 

Some of the comments included:

However, it’s not really a surprise to see a Birman cat performing such tricks.

According to , Birman cats are very smart.

While Birman cats are incredibly smart, teaching them basic commands and tricks still requires a lot of hard work and patience. 

So, next time someone underestimates a cat’s intelligence, show them Frank’s video!