Monday, September 14, 2009

Lewis apparently had this wrong

Lewis said that dogs don't understand pointing. According to this report, he didn't have this right.

3 comments:

  1. Link?

    Anyway, it must depend on the dog or something, because my dog completely understands pointing. In fact, if I would prefer him to go around the coffee table instead of between the coffee table and the couch (the wagging tail can be a problem), I just have to motion the route I want him to take.

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  2. Does anyone know the breed or breeds of dogs known to Lewis? The article suggests the type of dog matters.

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  3. Quite right: Lewis may have been right about the dogs in his experience, but not all dogs.

    I will have to try it out on Frisky (a mix) when I get home.

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