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posted by janrinok on Monday January 10 2022, @02:32AM   Printer-friendly
from the woof-woof-bark-miaow dept.

Dogs know when you're speaking a different language -- and talking nonsense:

Dogs know when you're speaking a different language -- and talking nonsense. The idea of being able to speak to creatures in their own distinct language was a thrilling prospect. And then there were veterinarians like Dr. James Herriot and his treasury of tales that showed he truly understood the nature of animals.

Now, while working from home and spending more time with our pets, perhaps we've reached a form of understanding that crosses the linguistic barrier.

[...] But even more fascinating is the idea that we're not entirely different -- that we share things in common, some of which used to be considered strictly human qualities. By recognizing our own traits in animals, we can understand them better.

[There is a video embedded in the story. Here is a similar YouTube video I found on the web.--martyb]


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  • (Score: 2, Touché) by Anonymous Coward on Monday January 10 2022, @05:03AM (1 child)

    by Anonymous Coward on Monday January 10 2022, @05:03AM (#1211424)

    So more intelligent than some soylentites then?

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  • (Score: 2) by Freeman on Monday January 10 2022, @03:27PM

    by Freeman (732) on Monday January 10 2022, @03:27PM (#1211497) Journal

    Reading nonsense and talking nonsense are two different things. Also, the dog is just reading the body language of the person, though the dog may be recognizing some words.

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