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Whisky, a Border Collie from Norway, is one of two canines that participated in the study on dog memory. AFP
The close links between humans and dogs have been well established over long periods of time. Known as loyal companions for their masters, even a confidant to some, four-legged friends are particularly a source of comfort in these gloomy times.
What’s more, Rover is said to have cognitive faculties that enable him to decipher the language and words spoken by his master. Some dogs are even said to have an extraordinary ability to understand new words after hearing them only a few times.
Can dogs learn new words? Yes they can but only if theyâre talented
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Ever wondered if pooches can learn new words? Yes, say researchers as they have found that talented dogs may have the ability to grasp new words after hearing them only four times.
While preliminary evidence seems to show that most dogs do not learn words, unless eventually very extensively trained, a few individuals have shown some exceptional abilities, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports. We wanted to know under which conditions the gifted dogs may learn novel words, said researcher Claudia Fugazza from the Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary
Scientists Say This Simple Test Can Identify Whether Your Dog Is a Genius
JAN HOOLE, THE CONVERSATION
3 FEBRUARY 2021
Anyone who has lived with a dog will know their capacity for learning the meaning of words, even ones you don t want them to know. How many times have you had to spell the words walk or dinner in the hope of avoiding an explosion of excitement?
Previous studies have investigated how non-human animals, including chimpanzees, sea lions and rhesus monkeys, learn words. But now a paper published in
Nature shows some dogs learn the name of a new object after hearing it only four times, an ability previously thought to be confined to humans.
How to tell if your dog is a genius by using this simple test you can do from the comfort of your own home
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