By Bill Galluccio
Jun 4, 2021
A new study has found that some puppies are born with an innate ability to understand human cues. Researchers discovered that after just eight weeks, some puppies were able to take command cues from humans even though they had no prior training.
The study used 375 puppies that were bred to be service dogs. They were Labrador retrievers, golden retrievers, or a mix of both breeds. In one experiment, a researcher sat between two cups. They would call out to the puppy and point to a cup, which contained a treat. Some of the puppies responded to the gesture and ran straight to the cup.