Study Finds Gifted Dogs Can Learn Object Names Through Eavesdropping
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A new scientific study published in the journal Science reveals that exceptionally gifted dogs can learn the names of objects simply by eavesdropping on human conversations and extracting meaning from social cues. This research demonstrates that some dogs possess word-learning abilities similar to toddlers, challenging previous assumptions about canine cognition and language acquisition.
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showing word-learning abilities similar to toddlers
A new study published in the journal Science found that exceptionally smart dogs can learn the names of objects simply by overhearing human conversations
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