A recent study reveals that some dogs possess an impressive ability to categorize toys based on their intended function, going beyond simple visual identification. Through experiments conducted in their homes, these gifted dogs were able to learn labels like “fetch” or “pull” and apply them to new toys with the same function. This suggests that dogs can develop abstract mental representations of objects, indicating a higher level of cognitive processing.
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