Who me? New research shows dog can read nonverbal human communication, like pointing gestures and head tilting, as well as 2-year-olds.
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Bhnn1
08:27 AMJul 16 2009
Don't pet the dog, he gets it confused with romance, next thing you know he's asking your leg for a dance.
CRICKETT522
06:36 AMJul 16 2009
I live in Dallas Tx.Puppies will be ready first week in sept-09..Born on 7-12-09..Deer Chihuahua3 males-3 females..
RedRoses941
01:18 PMJul 15 2009
I have always had chihuhuas, they are loyal, devoted, adorable animals. They are as smart as any dog there are. Tiny as can be, but it dont stop them from trying to take an ankle off from someone who comes to close, in their opinion. Even when their old, they still look like a puppy. We have to spell something around ours. They are smart, a lot smarter than some people. They are surely more honest, and devoted than most people. My chi. is now 17 years old, and will be 18 this year. Another plus to having small dogs, they live longer than the big ones. Shes as much of family to us as anyone else is in our family. I will miss her terribly when shes gone. Dogs are gifts from God, and never to be abused in any way.
CRICKETT522
11:17 AMJul 15 2009
Yes i think dog's are very smart.Ihad one lab, dog one time before he die of old age.That had an mind of an three yr old,an very smart dog..Now i have 3 deer chihuahua's three short hair, plus an apple head long hear chihuahuas'.And i have an female short hair,that just had six puppies on 7-12-09..They all four are will tran dog's they all do not anckle bit and bark at people we no. Now on the other side, if someone come's in our home and we are not there..Will that is another story.Oh the puppies will be ready for sale in September-first week. i have three male's&i have three female's..200.00 cash ...
Maxerniesam
10:07 AMJul 15 2009
This study is wrong. Most dogs are smarter than two year olds. If you don't think so then check out Leader Dogs.
GPCruise
06:09 AMJul 15 2009
I have to take a deep breath in and out, to relieve aggravation, and use a 'tone' and point 'inside' or to the ground in front of me after our dogs behave badly outside. We have a border collie who is very attuned to both my husband and I. We speak volumes with body language and some humans just do not get it, animals DO!! When the border collie is disobedient she lays down like a two year old and plays dead, defiant! It was amusing the first time, BIG mistake on my part! I laughed and tried to pick her up and she was dead weight!! Now I just do like I did with my daughter when she had tantrums, make sure she is safe, ignore her and just wait!!
Jani411
04:36 AMJul 15 2009
Dogs have a bond with their Humans that is almost psychic, cats too My Furbabies are extremely intelligent and they were both rescues from the shelter and i adore them and they adore me
Fsadsis
03:31 AMJul 15 2009
I think dogs can get use to routine and react to it but I don't think they understand gestures unless they're trained to know what they mean. If you notice, the article says "MAY" know.
Hlzmarketing
03:15 AMJul 15 2009
I never stop being amazed at how smart my dog is. Dogs are more intelligent than we think. They don't have verbal language but they do read body language quite well. My dog can put several motions that I do together and knows what comes next. For example, I put her away before a piano student comes to my house. If I do certain things in my routine, she starts heading towards the bedroom because she knows a student is expected. When we are expecting a Chinese food or Pizza delivery, my husband always opens the front door and puts the money near the stairs. As soon as he does that, she starts barking in expectation of the delivery man. She is also quite good at gesturing or using different vocal sounds to communicate to me.
SRTHREAD
02:17 AMJul 15 2009
This is a Ridiculous study- wonder if it was one of those government grants on the taxpayers...Anyone who has had a dog could have told you all this for free! Same with the previous cat study! Total WASTE of $$$
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