‘Genius dogs’ can learn names of more than 100 toys, study finds
by Linda Geddes from Science | The Guardian on (#5QCQ1)
Six canines, all border collies, have proved some possess a remarkable grasp of human language
Your dog might follow commands such as sit", or become uncontrollably excited at the mention of the word walkies", but when it comes to remembering the names of toys and other everyday items, most seem pretty absent-minded.
Now a study of six genius dogs" has advanced our understanding of dogs' memories, suggesting some of them possess a remarkable grasp of the human language.
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