Picture-Sorting Dogs Show Human-Like Thought

ComputerDog writes "A new study shows they can sort photographs into categories in a similar way to humans. In experiments, dogs were shown photographs of a landscape and of a dog, and were rewarded if they selected the latter using 'a paw-operated computer touch-screen'. Later they were able to correctly categorize dogs shown on an unfamiliar background landscape. '' "

Seems to be some naivete in the responses

[smchris]

We need more semiotics taught in the schools.

The animals weren't responding to other dogs and landscapes. They were responding to _photographs_ of dogs and landscapes. And dealing with them accordingly.

Do not confuse the finger with the moon, Grasshopper.

Re:Or rather ...

[xubu_caapn]

what a stupid point to make. we're comparing them to humans because, until this study was done, dogs have never been known to be able to do this. if there was a study showing humans being able to sniff assholes, then it would be "dog-like thought."

Try with cats

[Moraelin]

Try with cats. They can eventually teach you to respond to a word or two in their language ;)