Dogs have been domesticated for at least 32,000 years. They’re one of the more popular pets in the U.S. and are in about 44 percent of all households. We all think that our dog is unique. Dr. Brian Hare, professor of cognitive neuroscience at Duke University, shares his observations in his book, “The Genius of Dogs” and as host of the new DogSmarts podcast.
Source: Business Insider, June 27, 2016.
What really has happened in the last 10 years is that we’ve learned more about how dogs think than in the previous 100 years. . . Dogs are very distinctly different from us genetically, but psychologically, they are more like us than some of our more closely related, more genetically related primate relatives.
INSIGHTS: The nine abilities listed in this article are worth reviewing and sharing with clients. The new DogSmarts podcast, sponsored by Purina ProPlan®, currently offers six segments that staff and some clients will find interesting.