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Dogs Display Aspects Of Human Intelligence
The Telegraph (UK) ^ | 11-29-2007 | Roger Highfield

Posted on 11/28/2007 7:54:46 PM PST by blam

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To: Dysart

Yes it is, and he’s a handsome devil too boot.


141 posted on 11/29/2007 9:06:00 AM PST by Scotsman will be Free (11C - Indirect fire, infantry - High angle hell - We will bring you, FIRE)
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To: Proud2BeRight
We discovered that my second dog's additional body length means that she can get six inches further back on the countertop than my first dog . . .

I caught her decimating the cat's food, which my son had left too close to the counter edge after he refilled it.

Once she learns that she can jump over the baby gate (she has already figured out how to worm her way under it) I think we're doomed . . .

142 posted on 11/29/2007 9:19:52 AM PST by AnAmericanMother ((Ministrix of Ye Chase, TTGC Ladies' Auxiliary (recess appointment)))
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To: antisocial

Oh, thank you for the clip of Skidboot! I have seen him on tv a couple times, and always wondered how the owner could make us all think that dog was so smart. (big grin)

BTW - a couple kleenex’s were used, watching this.


143 posted on 11/29/2007 9:29:56 AM PST by yorkie
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To: gardengirl

A while back, I watched a woman trying to quiet a barking dog. She looked at him and said “Quiet, or you’re getting a bath!”

I didn’t hear another peep out of the dog.


144 posted on 11/29/2007 10:21:46 AM PST by Fresh Wind (Scrape the bottom, vote for Rodham!)
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To: Fresh Wind

LOL I’ve done the same thing! Bath is the word to be dreaded around our house. Ours would rather be skinned and salted than have clean water and soap touch them. Luckily, they’re short haired and fairly clean unless they get in the marsh or roll in something.


145 posted on 11/29/2007 10:44:33 AM PST by gardengirl
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To: blam

This doesn’t surprise me.

What loves a human more than his beloved dog? God gave them intelligence for a reason.

God bless my wonderful pets. You’re the best pals I could ever have.


146 posted on 11/29/2007 10:46:50 AM PST by A_Former_Democrat
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To: A_Former_Democrat

My youngest son told me—after my beloved chi was run over and had to be taken to a vet a couple hundred miles away, a specialty vet—read $$$$$.
“Mom, I know who you love—I get hurt, you tell me not to get blood all over the bathroom. Dog gets hurt, you take him to Raleigh!” LOLOLO


147 posted on 11/29/2007 10:55:45 AM PST by gardengirl
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To: blam

Our monster Maltese (14 pounds) recognizes dogs and other critters on TV and then tries to jump through the screen. Every time my Mom (84) see this, she reminds us that some Boston Terrier won 100K on America’s Funniest Videos for the same dumb trick.


148 posted on 11/29/2007 11:26:40 AM PST by TC Rider (The United States Constitution ? 1791. All Rights Reserved.)
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To: badpacifist

Notice he isn't exposing his rear end, the way a human plummer would.

149 posted on 11/29/2007 11:28:27 AM PST by unspun (God save us from egos -- especially our own.)
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To: Proud2BeRight
"This is difficult to accept when our dog eats poop."

Three words: Birds nest soup

150 posted on 11/29/2007 12:09:18 PM PST by GBA ( God Bless America!)
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To: the OlLine Rebel

Re: Halloween decorations...My girls do not like the ones with human shapes...They think they look sinister and want nothing to do with them.


151 posted on 11/29/2007 12:39:06 PM PST by TASMANIANRED (TAZ:Untamed, Unpredictable, Uninhibited.)
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To: Fresh Wind

BATH isn’t too bad.. Solly has been known to jump in the tub on her own.


152 posted on 11/29/2007 12:40:16 PM PST by TASMANIANRED (TAZ:Untamed, Unpredictable, Uninhibited.)
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To: COgamer

I’m sorry for your loss..

Hard to lose them to old age and sickness, harder to lose them to an accident.


153 posted on 11/29/2007 12:55:09 PM PST by TASMANIANRED (TAZ:Untamed, Unpredictable, Uninhibited.)
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To: Thrownatbirth

How cute.


154 posted on 11/29/2007 12:56:32 PM PST by TASMANIANRED (TAZ:Untamed, Unpredictable, Uninhibited.)
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To: Dysart

My Labs cut their teeth on rocks..

They will chew anything including rebar..


155 posted on 11/29/2007 1:03:57 PM PST by TASMANIANRED (TAZ:Untamed, Unpredictable, Uninhibited.)
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To: the OlLine Rebel

It might be something in her diet....

She could have a meat or a grain allergy.


156 posted on 11/29/2007 1:06:06 PM PST by TASMANIANRED (TAZ:Untamed, Unpredictable, Uninhibited.)
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To: the OlLine Rebel

That special dog leave a hole in you. You might learn to love again but the hole remains.

5 years for my Brittany.


157 posted on 11/29/2007 1:11:01 PM PST by TASMANIANRED (TAZ:Untamed, Unpredictable, Uninhibited.)
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To: TASMANIANRED
He's always smiling and ready for a new adventure. Joey's only 3 and runs the household, of course.

We named him after that Concrete Blonde song.
158 posted on 11/29/2007 1:11:09 PM PST by Thrownatbirth (.....Iraq Invasion fan since 1991.)
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To: the OlLine Rebel

My little Sister has a Great GS that came from the humane society.

Underfed pup was dumped there..Could have been a breeder that didn’t like her looks.

Daughter was doing volunteer work there and fell in love with her.

She is a totally remarkable dog.


159 posted on 11/29/2007 1:13:11 PM PST by TASMANIANRED (TAZ:Untamed, Unpredictable, Uninhibited.)
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To: Proud2BeRight
Our dog is well behaved - he's also very smart - food-based intelligence. He knows better than to get up on the counters for food, so he stands on his hind legs and sort of hovers over the counter like a giant furry hummingbird. As big as he is - 100 pounds or so - he never touches the counter, and to him, that isn't breaking the rules.
160 posted on 11/29/2007 1:14:29 PM PST by mountainbunny
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