Happy New Year! Waiting for more challenges!

Was wondering why a 2 year period was chosen, rather than say 6 months? 😀

Excellent I just sent an email with showing interest to take part in the study!

And what are the characteristics??? One dog household okay, non trainer owner but what about the dogs themselves? You never themselves? You never give the specufic characteristics of THE DOGS!

Thank you for sharing! (I don’t know if it was only me but this was a little bit hard to understand. I’m not sure if it is the quality or background music but I do think it would help to include captions and maybe turn down the music if possible. Otherwise food is a great video! I think so many people would be interested in this

This is amazing!!

I had a springer spaniel that learned a new toy within a couple minutes. I could pile them in my sons playpin, he had over 60 toys, stuffed animals, different colors and shapes. I'd say, get your blue elephant... he'd dig in the pile for that toy . He knew them all... he was soooo smart. I miss him a lot.

Learning the names of toys is totally irrelevant to a dog's intelligence.

Tried to watch this but the background music is too loud to understand what is being said.

Ian is ... by far... the most educated, reliable and experienced dog trainer. I have seen many come and go... he really understands the science and the practice. The key word (that people like a certain C.M. do not understand) is forming predictable behavior!

I’ve had 3 “puppies” (one was a year old, and born deaf) all cockapoos; from the same breeders. They may have up to three litters at a time. All their puppies are whelped in their living room, in large horse troughs filled with kitty litter (?). The adult dogs, the moms, (about 10 bitches) and roughly 2-3 sires. Two cats live there and a big boxer. All the dogs rotate through the house, and everyone who comes into the house Ie friends, families etc meets and greets the puppies, from birth. These guys have the best temperaments, are outgoing, and all seem to be happy. When we went to FL to pick up our first guy, the breeders insisted we bring our one year old guy … Ollie Pup, for him to interact with Mr. Morgan. There’s way more to the story …If anyone is interested i’m happy to share … you’re probably able to figure out how to contact me directly. These guys are amazing. Thanks. Dr Dunbar is spot on.

We have one of these dogs, also border aussie hound mix. Has about 20 toys and know names of all but she for sure favors certain ones!

We have a 'gifted' dog. Knows all her toys and has extensive vocabulary. She is a border/aussie hound mix

Can i have if possible to have phone number of Dr ;so that I can communicate with him. I am from MAURITIUS.From Rogervalere Thanks in advance.

Hi! I find this fascinating! I also feel my dog might possibly be a gifted word learner. I read that you could participate in the study to see but whenever I click on the link, they are broken. So my question is, does it only apply to toy knowledge, or can other commands work? She loves catch and with that, searching. Alot of the words she understands are realted more to those... For example, if I throw the ball, she understands left or right and will pivot immediately for that. To help her find it, she understands.. too far,. behind you etc...to help find the ball. And then things related to that. If she brings you something, I can tell her I can't reach it, and I can point to different objects and she will get those for me. And more related with that sort of play. However she does also understand the difference too between bring me a ball or stick and she will bring that. Anyways, I find this fascinating and would love to find out. And now that I have found this video I will try the toys! Thank you for your research and time!

Hi! I find this fascinating! I also feel my dog might possibly be a gifted word learner. I read that you could participate in the study to see but whenever I click on the link, they are broken. So my questions are: can you provide the link so I can try? And does it only apply to toy knowledge, or can other commands work? She loves catch and with that, searching. Alot of the words she understands are realted more to those... For example, if I throw the ball, she understands left or right and will pivot immediately for that. To help her find it, she understands.. too far,. behind you etc...to help find the ball. And then things related to that. If she brings you something, I can tell her I can't reach it, and I can point to different objects and she will get those for me. And more related with that sort of play. However she does also understand the difference too between bring me a ball or stick and she will bring that. Anyways, I find this fascinating and would love to find out. Thank you for your time!

My God, this sort of "science" makes me feel dumber after having read about it. I wonder how much their grant was? All to conclude that dogs form a "multi-modal mental image" of their toys. Get outa 'ere...

This is really interesting, thanks !!

What if two toys would be made from the same material & treated in the same way thus probably have similar odour? Also, how come that the odour on a plastic toy doesn't change that much that it can actually create a stable representation in the doggo's mind?

How do I stop my puppy from bullying my 4 year old dog?

Do they think of toys as play prey ?

Amazing info, as always!

I follow Dr Ian DUNDAR with interest and respect. Thank you for sharing.

leave it to a Hungarian to make this video...Erdekes igen! MY dog knows her toy and vegetables names and does tilt her head. She is a Norwegian Elkhound.

Amazing video! In my experience, my dog tilts her head every time I or my parents talk with her by Skype. She does it looking at the screen. I always think she tries to relate the image with the sound.

Very interesting and inspiring study! Congrats!

It is heart-warming too see Vilmos Csányi in this cartoon.

My dog has three down solidly so far!

🥰 For SURE the cutest dog study EVER !! ❤

Greetings from Costa Rica!!! Finding this channel is the best ever. My daughter is fascinated with your videos. She desires with her heart to learn how to training dogs. She will deeply appreciate if someone had information about how to learn that fantastic profession. She's 12. Thanks so very much.

Wauw!

The way Max pays attention 🤣❤ impressive

Why are border collies so smart?

These guys are amazing! ❤❤

CRcimns🐩

No idea what my pup had experienced with his breeder. He was very confident and happy when he came to us at 12 weeks old. He wants to meet all people and dogs!

I have a gifted border collie/ pitbull mix, Pisces. One of her favorite toys, a stuffed panda that kinda looks like her. We call it her baby. I find it interesting, when the dog in the video went to get the dolphin, it was like he didn't want to pick it up. My dog does this with her Baby and i believe it's because she wants to preserve the toy. When she was a puppy she would have torn it apart. As a 10 year old, she is very careful not to destroy her favorite toys.

I have a street dog, adopted here in Cuenca Ecuador! A country that has only begun to treat animals as “family pets”. Mostly, because, since I moved here 9years ago, many Ecuadoreans have returned from living in “first world” country’s, where pets are treated differently. Allí an say, is that my little street doggo, who seems to be a Dachshound -terrier-maybe Schnauzer/Yorkie mixed up! He’s a real mutt….BUT this little 14 lb male doggy named Moeses (Moe) has killed THREE BIG RATS within 6 months! I’ve been home all three times, and would HEAR a different bark/grower than normal outside! The second time, the rat was not completely dead! These rats are half his size! He listens with such intelligence, and also tells us what he wants or needs! The only negative, is that I have to take him to vet each time after murdering the rat…..to get parasite med, and any booster for his normal vaccines. Bathed and teeth brushed too😖ick! He’s the most interesting doggy I’ve ever had in my life!

I'm so overwhelmed with all the training options. We want to adopt a puppy for family pet. What is your recommendations for learning

Whisky winner 👏👏👏

amazing! and Olivia was an inspiration for dogs here in brazil! <3

Amazing!! Will you tray it again within an year? ❤❤

Just popping round shop or putting rubbish out is what I mean! Feels like being under siege on top of lockdown! Jumps up my back too

I have my daughter’s tiny terrier living with me who has issues I am finding hard to deal with. For instance she has hysterics when I try to leave the house ! Tried giving bits of chicken but is this re-inforcing the habit ? Dread going out !!

Can non-gifted older dogs learn new commands ?

Just found this. My videos are a bit old now, but I currently have 245 toys memorized with no end in sight. I will upload another video shortly

Dogs have such incredible talents - Border Collies are amazing at learning names of objects plus various sports, other dogs can sniff diseases, pugs can make you smile.😍

That’s so cool! And OMG Victoria Stilwell I love her show!

Thank you all for a very interesting and fun video.