Canine Cognition

[TheLightWithin]

Some dogs can classify their toys by function

Come for the science. Stay for the adorable pics of happy pupsters with their favorite toys.

arstechnica.com

This article suggests some dog breeds process information similarly to humans.

 

[TheLightWithin]

The article above says some studies have led researchers to conclude that some dog breeds process information similarly to humans.

What if any implications can this have for the future? Dogs interacting with AI to get more insight into canine cognition? Animal rights?

 

[wil]

I think in general we have no clue how intelligent animals, plants, and fungus are... intelligent might not be the right word, but processing, problem solving, communication working in concert with other of their own species and other species for survival and thrival.

It may even be there is more to crystals and rocks that we know... (anyone else build a crystal radio as a kid?)

Animal rights?

Some societies i believe will soon be adding octopus to dog and cat as things they wont eat...but humans are weird, pigs have shown more cognitive abilities than most....but bacon...