Watch this clever cat escape a dog via surfboard

"Dog chases cat" is something we've all seen a zillion times before. But "dog chases cat, cat escapes on a surfboard" is a new one. This video depicts a kitty leading a hot-in-pursuit pup to the edge of a pool, then leaping onto a conveniently placed surfboard to get away. The uploader of the clip — who's a cat trainer, suggesting this isn't a trick the feline picked up on its own — even supplies a slow-motion action replay.

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