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science-and-technology1 year ago•4 min saved

Dogs Communicate Using Soundboards and Two-Word Combos

A study from UC San Diego reveals that dogs trained to use soundboards can intentionally combine two-word buttons to communicate specific needs, such as "outside + potty," rather than merely imitating their owners. Analyzing over 260,000 button presses from 152 dogs, researchers found that these combinations occur more frequently than by chance, indicating purposeful communication. The study suggests that soundboards could enhance human-dog communication and strengthen bonds, with future research exploring if dogs can express abstract ideas like past events or missing objects.

via Neuroscience News|

#animal-behavior #communication #dogs

science1 year ago•5 min saved

Dogs Communicate Needs with Word Buttons in Groundbreaking Study

A study by UC San Diego and Johns Hopkins University reveals that dogs can use soundboards, like the "FluentPet" app, to communicate intentionally with humans. Analyzing data from 152 dogs over 21 months, researchers found that dogs pressed buttons purposefully to express needs, such as "outside" or "food," rather than imitating their owners. The study suggests dogs are capable of more complex communication than previously thought, raising questions about their cognitive abilities and potential for interspecies communication.

via Study Finds|

#animal-intelligence #communication #dogs

science1 year ago•3 min saved

Study Reveals Dogs Communicate with Two-Word Button Combos

A study by UC San Diego's Comparative Cognition Lab reveals that dogs trained to use soundboards can intentionally combine two-word button presses to communicate specific needs, such as 'outside' + 'potty' or 'food' + 'water.' Analyzing data from 152 dogs over 21 months, researchers found these combinations were not random or imitative but purposeful, suggesting a new way for owners to understand their pets. Future research will explore if dogs can use buttons to express ideas beyond immediate needs, potentially altering perceptions of animal intelligence.

via Phys.org|

#animal-intelligence #cognition #communication