K9 Interactive
Canine Brain Training: F
By Craig Davenport
INTELLIGENCE: The capacity to
learn and demonstrate an
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improved ability to perform.
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Isthe intelligence of our dogs
distinguished by their breed?
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spends all day in the fields herding
sheep prove more intelligent in a
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test against the more stubborn and
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single minded Japanese Akita?
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Perhaps some dogs are just too in-
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A product of its environment or its genes:
the intelligence of dogs?
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Many believe that we can improve the
progress with a
intelligence of our pets, just like the person who
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The owner who interacts with his dog has the
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ability to develop their pet’s intelligence and the
owner whom ignores their canine companion diet of protein and carbohydrate along with
may result in a depressed and less motivated mental stimulation will display a calm and
individual, but one who is no less intelligent.
pleasant temperament.
The environment in which dogs dwell can have
Jacqui Jones a pet behaviourist and trainer who
an impact on their behaviour; many owners
runs Alpha Dog Training in Devon states: “Food
seek help with their dogs who use their shoes
has an effect on the neurotransmitters in the brain,
as a source of entertainment. By not
if the diet lacks carbohydrates, the serotonin
challenging your dog, he will simply find ways
levels can be affected and produce a
to challenge himself, which more than likely
depressed, anxious dog that finds it hard to learn.”
involve their teeth and your furniture.
Jacqui also believes the omega oils found in
Can certain foods really improve your pet’s
fish can improve the mental agility of our dogs
memory and mental agility?
the same way it can improve a person’s mental
agility. She adds “The omega 3, 6 and 9 oils
Yes. It is proven that a dog who has a balanced
that are found in oily fish can improve memory,
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