Dog 'Language Geniuses' Are Rare but Apparently Real

Re:Dog 'Language Geniuses' Are Rare but Apparently Real by pilaf on Friday February 23, 2024 @07:07PM (#39487776)

That's amazing. Have you looked up whether this ability has been observed in other dogs? Do you think your Shiba is counting the days, or maybe there is something different about Thursdays (besides your family member visiting) that's giving him a hint?

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Re:Dog 'Language Geniuses' Are Rare but Apparently Real by spike021 on Friday February 23, 2024 @08:02PM (#39488126)

My Shiba knows his "spots" where he meets friends of his and what times we usually run into them. And when they miss those times he will lead us to their apartment because he knows which door they live behind. It's crazy.

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Re:Dog 'Language Geniuses' Are Rare but Apparently Real by VHRanger on Friday February 23, 2024 @08:07PM (#39488153)

It's almost certainly something he does subtly different. The timing of making breakfast is different, or he cleans up more conscienciously, etc.

Not that dogs can't figure out weekly rythms, but they're much better at spotting subtle precursor behaviors

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Re:Dog 'Language Geniuses' Are Rare but Apparently Real by maxerickson on Friday February 23, 2024 @07:14PM (#39487815)

Can maybe be something like a garbage truck.

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Re:Dog 'Language Geniuses' Are Rare but Apparently Real by cj on Friday February 23, 2024 @07:47PM (#39488034)

Lucky guess! I take the garbage out on Thursdays :)

I doubt the dog is actually keeping track of the days. Definitely picks up cues from my own behavior based on the day/schedule, like taking the garbage out.

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