In an internet-breaking viral video, a clever border collie named Pixel has taken the world by storm—not by chasing sticks or doing tricks, but by appearing to solve a Rubik’s Cube! While it’s not quite what it seems at first glance, Pixel’s intelligence, focus, and well-trained skills are turning heads.
The trick involves Pixel using his nose and paws to rotate the cube while following commands from his owner, who also happens to be a professional dog trainer. The cube is modified slightly to allow easier spinning, but the color-matching still takes strategic positioning and patience. Pixel has been trained using clicker techniques and positive reinforcement, responding to cues like “left,” “right,” and “turn.” What’s truly impressive is his calm focus and precise movements—something many humans struggle with when solving the cube.
Although Pixel isn’t independently solving the logic puzzle, he’s effectively cooperating with his owner to perform the complex task—a feat that showcases both animal cognition and the power of training. The video has sparked conversations online about animal intelligence, the boundaries of learned behavior, and just how far pets can go with the right motivation.
Pixel is now enjoying his internet fame, and his owner is using the attention to promote animal enrichment and humane training methods. So no, this dog isn’t beating humans at speedcubing just yet—but he’s definitely stolen the spotlight!
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