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Title Paws-itive Attention Scientists Crack the Code to Getting Dogs to Focus
Getting your dog to pay attention can be a frustrating experience, but scientists have finally shed light on the solution. By combining pointing and staring gestures, you can get your pup to follow directions in no time.
Researchers at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna conducted a study using eye-tracking helmets on 20 dogs from various breeds, including mongrels, Staffordshire terriers, Australian shepherds, and poodles. The study presented each dog with five different scenarios six times, featuring a bowl containing a treat.
The researchers tested three conditions pointing at the bowl while staring at the dog, pointing and staring simultaneously, or simply staring at the bowl without pointing. The results showed that dogs performed best when the scientist both pointed and stared at the bowl.
Interestingly, dogs fared poorly when the scientists pretended to throw a ball (but kept it in their hand). This suggests that dogs respond better to human referential communication cues rather than just directional ones. In other words, they understand the meaning behind the information being given, such as the treat is over there, rather than simply following the direction.
But how much do dogs really comprehend what's happening? The researchers are cautious not to draw conclusions too hastily, noting that further research is needed to determine whether dogs grasp the communicative aspect or simply follow imperative directives.
The study's findings have implications for natural pedagogy, which typically studies how communication clues help young children learn. The researchers are now exploring how this works for dogs and whether they're better at learning and memorizing things when addressed directly.
Conclusion Getting your dog to focus is a matter of combining pointing and staring gestures. While we still don't fully understand the extent of canine comprehension, this study paves the way for further research into natural pedagogy in dogs.
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