As a dog owner, and particularly a herding dog owner, I have had many years of seeing just how smart dogs are. Sophie, in fact, may be smarter than some humans I know merely by her quick understanding of particular words I say that (may) have an abstract meaning. I have conveyed concrete statements to human beings without them being understood. 😉
Now more research has come up that proves dogs are self-aware. Here is an article from Lives Science with the information.
What a great pic of Sophie! Love the tongue. 🙂 Preaching to the converted. I think horses are also self-aware.
And the paws! She’s such a little ham for the camera! The article says that several species showed self-awareness from the mirror test, chimps, corvids, and elephants–and I think they said more animals, but dogs had not. But this recent test showed self-awareness. Personally, and yep, preaching to the choir, I think it’s about time we give all species of animals the respect they deserve and treat them better. Kicking out my soap box. 😀
She’s beautiful Sascha. I’m a dog lover too and appreciate their intelligence.
💖 I know it’s early but have you given thought to getting another?
We’ve talked about it Sascha. We miss her terribly, and it seems so odd going for a walk without her. We’re not ready yet, but have agreed that, just as she did, the dog will choose us. Hubby wants a male next time.
I completely understand. It took three years before we brought a companion for Scout into our lives after the death of my Cha. And, I do think we’re matched with the dog we need. Sometimes they just come unexpectedly into our lives.
We were four years without a dog when I lost Kizzy my GSD, then just 6 days after losing Barney. We’ve therefore had a dog in our lives continuously for over 25 years. At almost 16, Maggie had been a part of it for half the time we’d been together as a couple. It’s a big hole, and though we know another won’t replace her, it will make its own place in our hearts when the time is right.
she’s beautiful, we are new dog owners, we got a border collie, he’s almost 4 months old but very smart, he’s won our hearts already
Congrats! How exciting for you! What does he look like? What’s his name? Borders are very, very smart!
his name is Maverick, he’s adorable lol im probably biased .. he is smart for his age I think – here’s a link to my post if yo get the chance have a look at his photo http://littlewhitepearls.com/2021/01/13/new-year-new-puppy/