In news that’s sure to start plenty of new conversations between people and “man’s best friend,” a new study finds puppies are born with “human-like” social skills. Simply put, scientists say these adorable canines are able to communicate with people from birth.
Generally, dogs need little-to-no training in order to follow directions thanks to their innate genes which have been developing for centuries. In fact, researchers at the University of Arizona say more than 40 percent of the variation in a puppy’s ability to follow a human’s finger-pointing is due to their inherited genes.
“We found that there’s definitely a strong genetic component, and they’re definitely doing it from the get-go,” says study co-author Evan MacLean in a university release.
https://www.studyfinds.org/puppies-human-like-social-skills/
Bonus: cute puppy pictures at link!
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“We found that there’s definitely a strong genetic component, and they’re definitely doing it from the get-go,” says study co-author Evan MacLean in a university release.
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BS. Our new puppy has absolutely no social skills..
My husband found her in a dumpster in a box. Part pug and part, I don’t know...devil dog?
This pup is like no other I’ve ever had...ever! It bites and chews...no amount of “no” “ no” trains it...my arms have band-aids over band-aids...
Sorry for the slide, just griping because I didn’t want a puppy, but the husband is tender hearted.
In news that’s sure to start plenty of new conversations between people and “man’s best friend,” a new study finds puppies are born with “human-like” social skills.
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Cute little yellow lab puppies!!!
Funny dh and I were talking about that this morning.. cats vs dogs. Of course the dog was wagging his tail, the cat... well.. lol
Petey