Showing content tagged with: cognition
Expert Advice: Growth & Development
Duke University Studied 101 Puppies to See How Their Minds Developed
Recent research at Duke University followed 101 Labrador Retriever puppies to discover what cognitive skills puppies possess and when they develop.
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| September 17, 2024
Expert Advice: Studies
How Cognitive Traits Vary Breed by Breed
When an Rat Terrier stands next to a Newfoundland, the physical differences in the breeds are obvious. But what about their cognitive differences?
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| May 29, 2024
Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
How Exercise Can Improve Your Dog’s Mental Health and Brain Function
Dog exercise can improve canine mental health. Learn how your getting your dog moving can improve their well-being from the inside out.
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| September 15, 2023
Expert Advice: DIY Projects
DIY Cognitive Dog Toys for When You Are Stuck at Home
Dogs are incredibly smart, and they need mental exercise just like they need physical exercise. This is particularly true during times of the year when dogs find themselves stuck indoors. Boredom in dogs leads to frustration and destructive behavior. But giving your dog a cognitive workout burns off excess energy, provides entertainment, and prevents problem […]
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| January 27, 2023
Expert Advice: News
Can Dogs Understand Different Languages? New Study Investigates
Have you ever thought about what you sound like to your dog? Unless you're using words you've already taught your dog, you might imagine you sound like the teacher in the Peanuts cartoons – just a bunch of wah, wah, wahs. But the reality is far more interesting as we ponder if dogs can understand different languages. […]
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| July 8, 2022
Expert Advice: News
Does Dog Breed Affect Behavior? In a Word, Yes.
A combination of breed and socialization will help determine how your dog will behave. Here's why breed matters when selecting a pet.
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| May 12, 2022
Expert Advice: Vitamins & Supplements
Senior Dog Nutrition and Supplement Tips
As dogs age, they undergo specific internal and external changes. Some are obvious, such as greying fur, weight gain, or hip or elbow dysplasia. Others may be harder to spot, such as slower metabolism or decreased immune function. By the time your dog is a senior, one of these key changes is a new set […]
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| May 3, 2022
Expert Advice: Advanced Training
How to Teach Your Dog to “Talk” Using Buttons
Have you ever wished you could teach your dog to talk? We know our dogs understand a tremendous amount of language, but what if they could speak directly to us? Can you teach your dog to talk? In short, the answer is yes. Christina Hunger MA, CCC-SLP, a San Diego based speech-language pathologist, has discovered […]
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| December 6, 2021
Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health
The Importance of Training Your Senior Dog
Continuing or restarting a training program with your senior dog has many benefits. Learn more from AKC's dog training experts.
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| September 20, 2021
Expert Advice: Studies
Does Your Dog Know When You’re Lying?
Can dogs detect sincerity or can you lie to them with ease? Recent research answers the question of if your dog knows when you're lying.
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| September 16, 2021