Are Turtles Smart?

I am telling you my son’s turtle thinks she is a dog! Every time I come into the room, she notices me and jumps up and down in her tank waiting for food. When I drop some food in the tank like shrimp or something that she really likes, he eats it quickly while wagging her tail.I never realized how smart turtles were but this one really thinks she’s a dog! Check out an older blog where I talk about her in length…. https://www.nylifestyleblog.com/?p=79