Imitation In Dogs Matches Humans and Apes

[Tabitha]

The link doesn't work for me. I did manage to get this one to work, if anyone else has the same issue.

http://news.sciencemag.org/2013/07/your-dog-copycat

Hmmm. It worked last time, but I just tryed and the page was gone.
Thanks for reposting it.

 

[Caro]

I've followed up this experiment and it has been developed into a training method by the PhD student who was involved in the study. Her blog about the "Do as I do" method is here http://www.apprendimentosociale.it/en/do-as-i-do/how-did-do-as-i-do-become-a-training-method/ . She has put out a DVD - it is expensive though, maybe santa will buy it for me http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?ID=DTB1320

 

[sable]

So...how soon can I expect Layla to begin doing the laundry?

Too funny! I wish Lil' Lady would begin doing anything.

 

[SheltieChe]

here is something else about apes, humans and dogs
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10201359076552535&set=vb.1042328132&type=2&theater

 

[BarbV]

I can't wait for them to scoop up their own poop!