Smarty Dog
is your dog a brainiac?
The domestic dog’s relationship with humans goes back a staggering 30,000 years. Throughout this long liaison, your dog’s ancestors honed their people-watching skills, learning about human habits, behaviors, emotions, and even spoken language. Canine intelligence was long considered static, a fixed trait passed down through the genetic code. However, scientists now know that neuroplasticity, or the brain’s ability to modify and create new neural connections, is possible throughout a dog’s life. This means that brain games for dogs can help improve your dog’s self-control, decrease anxiety and strengthen the bond you share. You may even help raise your dog’s IQ!
How 3- types of canine intelligence impact your dog’s ability to learn
Adaptive intelligence refers to your dog’s ability to learn from his environment. An example is if your dog brings you his empty food bowl around dinnertime, or runs to fetch his leash if he sees you getting ready for a walk…
