The findings of the Taylor experiment show that domestic dogs have the cognitive ability to match visual cues to size (by looking at the other dog) with acoustic cues to size (by listening to the growling sound made), enabling them to build a more accurate picture of the other animal's status. 4 мар. 2011 г.
Can dogs tell the breed of other dogs?
A new study reveals that canines use both visual and cognitive cues to identify others of their species, no matter how different the breeds. Louise's daughter asked her an interesting question one day while they were walking their dog. The friendly golden retriever had just stopped to say hello to a passing pug.
What can dogs tell about other dogs?
Turns out our instincts as pets parents are correct: Yes, our dogs can smell other dogs on us. Dogs can detect not only new and unfamiliar smells, but also the pheromones of other canines (which are present in skin, fur, fecal matter and urine).
Do little dogs think they are big?
If your small dogs is scared or even aggressive towards larger dogs, this may be because they are fearful. Hence, we see the lunging, barking or snapping at bigger dogs. This behaviour gives the impression that small dogs perceive themselves to be bigger than they actually are.
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