Your Dog Understands More Than You Think
Your Dog Understands More Than You Think
Most people know that dogs can understand basic commands, but many people suspect that it’s only tone that dogs understand and not words. According to GoodNet, scientists have been wondering if dogs actually understand words or just tone for a long time.
To find the answer to this long time question scientist did a study looking at dog brain wave activity. Marianna Boros, a neuroscientist and ethologist at Eötvös Loránd University in Budapest, Hungary, was the leader of this study.
Boros always wondered if dogs were able to understand that words have meaning. However, it was hard to tell because even successful behavioral studies didn’t show what was actually happening in their brains.
To actually find out if dogs understand what we’re saying, Boros took inspiration from the researchers who use electroencephalogram machines (EEG) to study language processing in people. This machine studies brain waves and when hooked up to dogs gave the answer that Boros had been looking for.
Eighteen different pet dogs were brought into the lab and attached to an EEG. They all listened to different recordings of simple phrases like “get the ball.”
The test times varied for each dog because each test only lasted as long as the dog would lay down for. Boros says that the test was easy to run on the dogs because all they needed to do for the test was stay on the mats.
The testing showed that dogs did understand what people are saying to them with 14 showing the brainwaves that prove it on the test. Boros even said “The four that ‘failed’ may have simply been tested on the wrong words.”
These Are the Most Popular Dogs Right Now
There’s something truly special about having a close relationship with your pet. They say a dog is “man’s best friend,” and it’s totally accurate. I have friends and family who truly feel like their pets are a member of the family. Pets will be there for you through thick and thin. Pets are also know for being loyal, which can be a really good feeling in this world. So, what are the most popular dogs right now?
Danspetcare.com has a great article out that names the most popular dogs in the world right now. In it, they describe that special relationship that one has with their pet. “From hunting to sled-pulling to herding and protection, dogs have helped us survive and thrive in countless ways,” they explain. “One of the most important roles dogs play in our lives is companionship.”
So, what do you do if you’re in the market for a new dog? Danspetcare.com has some good advice on how to pick the right breed. They explain that finding the right breed is a big part of that decision. So, ask yourself, do you want a delicate breed or a more meaty, masculine breed? Also, what’s the purpose of you wanting a pet? Do you want a pet for protection, or are you looking for a small buddy for some companionship?
Either way, when you’re in the market for a new pet, make sure to have lots of questions and ask the right people before settling on your little guy or gal. I remember one of my friends buying the cutest little puppy ever only to see it grow into a huge dog that was almost too big for her apartment. She loved him, but it was quite a surprise. Read on to discover the most popular dogs right now and some more stats. Find more via Danspetcare.com here
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