Meet Stella, the dog that "talks"
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3 роки томуSpeech-language pathologist Christina Hunger, who helps toddlers behind in their language development by teaching them to use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices to express themselves non-verbally, decided to teach her puppy, a Catahoula and Australian Cattle Dog mix, to use the device. And the results have been astonishing. Correspondent Nancy Giles reports the fascinating story of Stella, a dog with a lot to say, and is the subject of Hunger’s new book, “How Stella Learned to Talk.”
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@meg2231 3 роки тому
"i knew she was an independent thinker and i wanted her to express herself" ....that's maybe the most thoughtful and loving thing i've ever heard anyone say about their dog. that rly got to me ! so sweet :)
@ik7482 3 роки тому
So true. Just because animals don't speak our language doesn't mean they don't communicate. Just because a cat doesn't say hello in my language doesn't mean she's stupid. Far from it.
@jackmeeks2294 3 роки тому
This lady is just an all-round wonderful human being, and her kids are very lucky to have her as their therapist ❤
@stephanieiv1163 Рік тому
Dogs usually teach US how to understand them. I like that Stella can use words. However, I‘d prefer if humans made more of an effort to learn Dog. Because keeping things more natural for an animal in a somewhat unnatural environment might offer more of a relief for the animal.
@Nirosha101 13 днів тому
Yes she’s such an Angel
@Phoenixishot Рік тому
Some companies owe this wonderful woman a check
@risacat2046 3 роки тому
This woman has a beautiful mind.! It’s inspiring to see a person use their gifts and talents to enhance others. I like how she wanted to enhance Stella’s communication.
@ishtlutz1261 2 роки тому
She’s intelligent too.
@KCNwokoye 3 роки тому
Empathy at the highest
@nancysanders2398 3 роки тому
This person is a Very,Very,good speech therapist,without a doubt!!
@ladydeerheart1 3 роки тому
Don't forget ALL the animals we share our environment with. Get to know ALL the characters in your neighborhood. They all have something to say. You just need to pay attention.
@denasharpe2393 3 роки тому
So true!!
@jacquelynjones7345 3 роки тому
Right on. I love all the little critters. My dog, Jude, tries to talk to me.
@averylynnpoplin 3 роки тому
😭😒why you let people over cut environment & cut out small farmers then ... Sad humanitarians are the worst at being forward thinkers but great 1% growth in wealth & destroy land for wildlife habit to gain$ yet cover up history. Well at least here where it pays to be in Gov't over Small Business.
@travisbickle126 3 роки тому
When I take my dog Rosco for a walk sometimes this grey squirrel comes up to Rosco trying to communicate with him. It's amazing.!
@johnroberts1734 2 роки тому
Yeah, didn't Trump say that MS-13 gang members are animals? Maybe they could use some buttons?
@deb5710 3 роки тому
Years ago I had a Sheltie that had an unbelievable vocabulary, with understanding of words. I wish I could have used the pushbuttons/words interaction with my dog. What a concept!
@chocolateandbooks 3 роки тому
My first dog was a Sheltie and I would tell my father that she understood us and could talk, we just didn't understand her
@rlight7666 3 роки тому
My baby girl died 1 year ago. I so wish we were able to use buttons. She had a huge vocabulary and understanding words/ phrases too! She was so smart
@SteviiLove 3 роки тому
My dog Shadow was a beagle, english pointer and jack Russell mix who also had a huge vocabulary. He passed away a little over a year ago now but I have no doubt he would have thrived even further had this been around for his life. We had to spell certain words because he had such a great understanding of them! I miss my bud
@rlight7666 3 роки тому
@@SteviiLove Sorry for your loss😥. I totally understand!
@gregwest77 3 роки тому
It's been said that dogs can have a vocabulary of up to 250 words :-)
@a_diamond 3 роки тому
Here is a video of a Border Collie who knows at least over a thousand. (A thousand individual toy names, the new toy, and every last command she also clearly knows) It may be we are low balling a dog's abilities by a rather large margin... ukposts.info/have/v-deo/p52SfKxsqq6ap30.html
@anthonygordon9483 3 роки тому
More like Commands but I know what you mean. But it makes absolute sense that if a Dog or any animal at that can understand commands, they should know how to give us commands back. What I think would be cool is if a dog can have a voice box almost like that movie UP. where they can talk simply by giving out different tones in their voice.
@a_diamond 3 роки тому
@@anthonygordon9483 actually, if you look at the video I just linked, you'd see a dog who doesn't only know the individual names to 1000 toys, and her commands, she also figures out on her own that the new name and new toy must be related. There is definitely more going on than just "commands". They aren't human but they do think in their own way. The smartest thing I ever saw my own dog (see pic) do was run to the place her ball would go instead of focusing allowing it to the wall. She obviously understood at some level the ball would bounce off the wall and go to where she ran to. It changed how I looked at her. ukposts.info/have/v-deo/p52SfKxsqq6ap30.html
@pinkiepinkster8395 3 роки тому
1,000
@petermurphy9968 3 роки тому
coincidently, there are over 250 types of treats.
@blissfuldw 3 роки тому
People are even using this button board to train their cats to talk (and curse). It's amazing!
@lde2709 3 роки тому
But cats have yet to sniff out bombs, cancer, and be of service to humans - now that would be amazing. Dog isn’t God spelled backwards for no reason. Yay Stella probably gonna be Savin lives some day
@joeschmoe2663 3 роки тому
@@lde2709 cats can smell death and are smart like dogs to
@lde2709 3 роки тому
@@joeschmoe2663 everyone can smell death including humans... I’m sorry but dogs are smarter than cats ., cats can’t do half the stuff dogs do
@gardensofthegods 3 роки тому
@@joeschmoe2663 someone from Nigeria told me his grandfather who was a preacher and a very spiritual person told him that sometimes when your cat dies it is because he took on Death who was coming for someone in that household .
@Fermifire 3 роки тому
@@joeschmoe2663 pffttt What.. LMAO.
@SteviiLove 3 роки тому
I genuinely think this is a force of good for those that don't normally have the ability to vocalize their needs the way humans do. Stella is amazing ❤
@norathefish3338 3 роки тому
Absolutely brilliant! Just imagine how far we could go by collaborating with dogs and special need individuals? Wonderful human being this woman is 🏆🐕🧡
@denasharpe2393 3 роки тому
She is a blessing and is blessed to pass on this wonderful gift
@SteveCarras 2 роки тому
Can't deny it!
@Aphrodite_ErosLuvChild214-80 Рік тому
See Stephen Hawkins hun this technology is not new !! She has repurposed it and that's amazing I love it !
@BuzzyStreet 3 роки тому
Thank you to CBS for an interview that was more than a few sound bites! I pre-ordered "How Stella Learned to Talk" earlier this year. It arrived Friday and I couldn't put it down. The book is entertaining and informative and a must for anyone who calls themselves a dog person. Christina Hunger makes a convincing case for both receptive and expressive language skills in dogs. The parallels between language acquisition in dogs and humans should not come as a surprise; dogs co-evolved with humans over (recent estimates) 30,000 years and their success as a species depends on their being able to communicate with humans. Stella is a rather adorable case in point. Thank you, Christina and Stella, for providing such a clear example of what can be accomplished when you give a dog a chance to speak her mind!
@denasharpe2393 3 роки тому
I think this is wonderful and her work with children has been rewarded at home with the lovely and talented Stella
@kangarookids7497 3 роки тому
This is a great step in communicating.
@susanhauck7423 3 роки тому
We have a Jack Russell/ Australia cattle dog mix, and I know he could dont his!! He communicates so clearly with us. More than any other dog we have had.
@rickycoker5830 3 роки тому
what a perfect combination...both breeds so smart...
@shuffleaccount1985 3 роки тому
I LOVE THIS !!!! MY LITTLE CHI IS SO EXPRESSIVE , JUST LIKE A HUMAN !
@ladydeerheart1 3 роки тому
You mean expressive like a Chi. No matter how much we want them to seem like us...they are not.
@rtorano1 3 роки тому
I wish my dog could tell me when he's not feeling good he's 14, and sometimes he curls in a ball and I know something is wrong not knowing is very difficult.
@denasharpe2393 3 роки тому
Sending prayers for you both..
@anthonygordon9483 3 роки тому
Sadly you can't teach a old dog new trick but thats something to consider if you ever get another dog god willing in the farthest of the future.
@ShoulderMonster 3 роки тому
@@anthonygordon9483 Maybe not so! It may take more time and patience, but old dogs can certainly learn too! If you look up Billi Speaks, you'll see a 12 or so year old _cat_ learning these buttons as well! She's gotten quite good with them! If an old cat can do it, I'm sure an old dog can too. :)
@Star-hk6gc 3 роки тому
@@anthonygordon9483 they are finding out more now that dogs learn better and faster as they mature.
@ik7482 3 роки тому
OMG how incredibly sweet, sincere, and beautiful 😍💕
@robertschwartz4810 3 роки тому
I remember there was a TV story about a man who had taught his dog (I think it was an Australian Shepherd) 100 words. He had named the dog's toys different names and the dog would fetch the one called for.
@frostyfrances4700 3 роки тому
The most impressive part of that report was how it proved the dog could reason. When alone in the room, the man put a new unnamed toy behind the sofa and later told the dog to fetch it. At first the dog seemed a bit confused and started bringing out the wrong toy all of a sudden. But then the light bulb came on and he had to have reasoned well then, it MUST be this stranger toy. So pretty soon he fetched that one and was very proud of himself b4 receiving praise bc he *knew* he'd finally figured it out.
@tracyhaverstick5672 3 роки тому
My shih tzu, Bella, does the same. I began teaching her by that method. I want to order the buttons now.
@scalespersecond Рік тому
I think she knew over 1000. Her name was Chaser, and I believe she was a border collie.
@AnnaLexi Рік тому
*_That is so freakin cool!! I want to use this for my Pomeranian.._*
@christinep. 3 роки тому
Sooo happy she is doing this. Great 1st steps. I grew up with dogs and always felt we had more in common with them (and other animals) than we think. We chalk everything up to "instinct" vs. intelligence. So many studies showing that is not true. There are a number of studies with birds and primates that show we need to rethink things. There are a number of mammals that have more neurons than we do and many who demonstrate complex emotions. Once we begin to really understand animals, see them for who they really are, perhaps we can begin to see we need to do a better job of sharing the planet with them and elevate their status among us.
@StillHopeful 3 роки тому
We have the buttons for our Newf but they are too fragile for her large paws and weight. Someone needs to develop a heavy duty variety. This is a genius idea and we've enjoyed watching Stella videos since the beginning!
@amandat1454 3 роки тому
OH How amazing! This is the best video. I have been talking about wanting my dogs to be able to for years! THANK YOU for your love and patience for Stella. Simply amazing and shows how smart our best friends really are!!!
@christinearmington 3 роки тому
This is amazing and unnerving as well. Check out Bunny the talking dog 🐩.
@judywinters8615 5 місяців тому
Since i was 5 i just KNEW dogs were smart
@jbar_85 2 роки тому
Awwww I hope this becomes a standard for doggy parents!
@josefizquierdo6139 3 роки тому
Sometimes, I'm thinking about "one of my dogs" (I have quite a few) "in particular," and the dog will come to me at that exact moment, coincidentally.
@TheLaughingLion 3 роки тому
I don't need this, my dog taught me how to bark
@deborahcaleo558 3 роки тому
LOL
@danceswithcarsdc 3 роки тому
Rise to the Occasion...
@rachelgarber1423 2 роки тому
😹
@Epicgamer-ti9lc 2 роки тому
😆
@Mark1Mach2 Рік тому
Thank you thank you Christina, you have inadvertently started a movement. Only people who are close to their pets know that we can really communicate with our pets. There is so much our pets are communicating with us only these loving parents would know. Now this tool would bridge the gap between humans and their pet kids! This is super commendable. I can't wait to teach my puppy these tricks or should I say these words!
@susanstroebel7522 3 роки тому
Megan you and Stella are a positive in this crazy,sad,scary world we have been thru in 2020. It gives me hope hearing about the wonderful people who are still working hard for the people you are helping avoid isolation because of a disability. Bless you.
@rigel507 3 роки тому
The day my dog puts food on the table he can have a say🤣
@TiMalice2009 3 роки тому
Love Stella!!
@bettyboob7167 3 роки тому
😘❤️
@ms.smartcreative4957 2 роки тому
What an amazing woman and doggo. Genius communicator. Bravo.
@APG-fu6gk 3 роки тому
ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!! My boy is happy with the basics. We have an unspoken bond.
@druidsongevergreens 3 роки тому
It's exciting to see this getting attention and encouraging people to listen to the animals they care for. I remember when Stella was just a cute dog that I followed on Instagram
@ThomasBMawn 3 роки тому
Wow this finally made it on television. Saw these videos months ago!!👍
@FacheChanteDeux 3 роки тому
I totally believe this. My lab understood what I was saying to him when I used specific sentences at specific times. They hear repetitive phrases in conjunction with action, of course dogs have some grasp of language.
@masonstarship56 3 роки тому
She’s amazing
@shannonswift2233 3 роки тому
I’ve been telling any and everyone about Stella! Amazing!
@donna7507 2 роки тому
Adorable Stella
@davestr7031 3 роки тому
This trick never gets old. I saw it done with a horse years ago.
@tntbeck 3 роки тому
Stella is awesome! Great work human!
@wendyvelez4761 3 роки тому
My dog is 12 years old. Over the past four years we have all been together much more than the first eight. We became aware Rex was trying very hard to communicate with us. Sounds, body language and response to our words. The more we responded to his language, the more bonded he became. As did we! He’s too old for a word board, but I have no doubt he could master one. I’d say his human vocabulary is easily 250 words or phrases. The only thing he doesn’t seem to master is time. It doesn’t matter. This old boy has taught us he is a sentient being wit feelings, but not the vocal cord structure to form human sounds. But I swear he says Mom!
@denasharpe2393 3 роки тому
I am sure he does...mostly, because he loves you and you smile when he does!! Besides, he hasn't got a watch!! Lol
@ShoulderMonster 3 роки тому
Hey, a 12 year old cat named Billi learned these buttons just fine. It may take even more time and patience, but maybe your boy can too! :)
@KevinP32270 3 роки тому
FREAKING AMAZING.
@muggywebster1117 3 роки тому
I've been watching stella in UKposts for a while. Love this. If I ever get another dog I am going to give it a try.
@josefizquierdo6139 3 роки тому
Througout the years, some of my dogs, "past and present," have learned to say the word, "NO," to each other, especially when they irritate each other. Of course, they've learned it from me from telling them "No" repeatedly when I get irritated, too. LOL
@annmarieknapp 3 роки тому
Adorable!
@cremebrulee4759 7 місяців тому
Some people are doing this with their cats, too. It's pretty amazing.
@christineplaton3048 7 місяців тому
AMAZING. As are the utube pet videos that are about how some have helped people in crisis situations.
@rebekahbridges-tervydis5054 3 роки тому
Love this story. I really enjoy your reporter Nancy Giles.
@mattiegraham6002 7 місяців тому
Agreed!
@Wordsley 3 роки тому
Stella Rocks! 🥰
@CivilDefenseSoutherner 3 роки тому
During my elementary school years a long time ago, I was in speech therapy for about 5 and a half years.
@suelake8601 3 роки тому
What a beautiful dog n a great story. ❤️
@alllifematters 6 місяців тому
What a cool lady!
@feliciaalbanese3338 3 роки тому
Love this!
@lifetimevents3726 3 роки тому
Awesome story 🐕 Stella ❤️ beautiful story Christina and Stella ❤️
@sharlyt3557 3 роки тому
This is SO awesome!
@brandonlee4322 3 роки тому
🤷♂️Amazing !!! Well done Stella 🐾🐕🙏
@hansonel 3 роки тому
This is brilliant! So glad there is a movement to finally teach pets human language and so we can more effectively communicate with them.
@cherylwestberg2736 3 роки тому
Love this.
@normanhowell3994 3 роки тому
Smart dog
@ddmontg3402 3 роки тому
I love Stella and have been following her for a while on IG. ❤️❤️❤️
@JonBlondell 3 роки тому
Good work! Thanks!
@suzieblaut7535 3 роки тому
Very smart combo of breeds
@marccarganilla6159 3 роки тому
reminds me of the dog with the talking collar from UP
@GloryDaze73 7 місяців тому
The talking cats video on YT are so funny, because you can really hear how demanding cats are😅
@Sypherz 3 роки тому
I always talk to my dogs because I know that they understand a great deal of what you are saying and can understand even more if you actually talk to them. I've had dogs that knew the spelling of some words. Even if you tried to say or spell the word in a different tone - they knew what you were saying. Most of my dogs were also really good at having different signals for different things they wanted. If you watch your dog closely enough, they are already talking to you.
@robindorrell9347 3 роки тому
Wonderful!
@donnamoore9144 3 роки тому
This is amazing and I always have said they are able to connect with us I would like to know more about this thanks
@danherman4081 3 роки тому
I wonder if there are improvements on such a board, with more of a true touch-screen application that can be used by canines anywhere, not just in the house. Fantastic video!
@a.k.7116 3 роки тому
She is so right.
@sharlyt3557 3 роки тому
The opening clip is hilarious. I go bk to that vid on their channel b/c he is so dramatic😅
@RB01.10 3 роки тому
IKR? That was the legendary Zeus The Stubborn Husky. Miss him :(
@khaleesi888amazon5 3 роки тому
This is truly amazing to see. But being an owner to a pair of Aluskies. I am glad they are expressive enough to let me know what they want most of the time. K9s are really smart if u take the time to train and understand their K9 body language.
@kathleenosborne6931 3 роки тому
😱 This is Awesome
@dogcatparty7371 3 роки тому
WOW!!! THIS SHOULD HAVE 1 BILLION VIEWS!!! MAY 2021
@peterbrown2112 3 роки тому
What a beautiful lady!
@longWriter 3 роки тому
Now that is one fun reporting job where you get to play with the doggie after the interview :) ...Heck, editing can reverse the order of events; she might've STARTED with playing with Stella!
@Raven_Che 3 роки тому
Not the STEELLLAAAA at the end. I'm dead 😂💀
@jaddek.astrie3071 3 роки тому
Animals are amazing people
@SteveCarras 2 роки тому
Hunger..nice nane! Loe her book!
@jasonpinson8755 3 роки тому
One of my mothers favorites.Jane paulley.
@jaseman32 3 роки тому
I didn't see the dog say anything. It pushed a button that said when, play, and outside.. The dog pushes a button and it gets attention, it doesn't matter what the button says.
@mitchd949 3 роки тому
Exactly what I was thinking. Just like humans command the dog to sit, this dog is commanding the human to take him outside. It's showing the dog is conditioned to click a certain button to get a certain outcome. Click this button and I'll be let outside, or click this button and my water dish will be filled. Some dogs sit by the door and politely bark a short little bark to be let outside and when the human doesn't respond the dog increases his bark volume. The buttons are just a different method the dog is able to employ. Look at this subjectively and it's like the dog is commanding the human.
@jaseman32 3 роки тому
@@mitchd949 Yep.
@msmills3030 3 роки тому
Great interviewer.
@SarahWuSLP 3 роки тому
I'm a speech path myself. Definitely cool to see this
@thegroove14 3 роки тому
The talking dog at the Shell Shack is SINGING!!! Come on!
@iCodeSwitch Рік тому
I've always believed my dog can understand complex English sentences!!! I joke about it to my family, but i can tell by her actions that she knows what I'm saying! I've airways figured maybe it's just her instincts, or she can anticipate my actions based on patterns I don't know I'm replicating (getting certain supplies, standing in a certain area etc) But seeing what Stella's capable of learning makes me return to my initial belief that she understands what I'm saying!!!
@LMays-cu2hp 3 роки тому
Cute.
@W3Slots 3 роки тому
I already know what my dog is saying by his body language. But I'd love to get one of these to teach him
@RaycurtakaFIDDLA 3 роки тому
Told my dog I was not picking up his SHT and he responded by doing it in the right place. If we communicate with our fellow humans with respect we wouldn't be dependent for the love of a dog.
@laxtobuttgroyn1193 3 роки тому
Bunny says hi. Literally.
@romstar 3 роки тому
Of course Stella knows how to speak-she just doesn’t do it in front of humans! 🤫 🤫 😝
@elisemiller13 3 роки тому
@romstar Heheh! makes me think of the wonderful cartoonist Gary Larson with his chickens that would only make chicken sounds when the humans were ther & carry on other conversations later...and cows that woud stand on hind legs and chat until the humans were coming!
@beccabean5770 3 роки тому
It's cats too- there is a lady who records her cat with these buttons - her page is called Bili Speaks
@a697ag 3 роки тому
and her favorite word is 'mad'
@beccabean5770 3 роки тому
a697ag Yes! 😄 it's too funny! 'Mad, mad." I need one of those buttons!
@denasharpe2393 3 роки тому
Thank you...off to find that page now!!
@susanjones2701 3 роки тому
Very good video. My dog Roscoe N.Y has a yellow toy pig and when he is wanting to go out he uses his paws on the pig called Clara Bell to say right now! This video is excellent. I loved it. thank you. OH the pig has a very loud sweek very loud.
@debradonato7363 3 роки тому
AdorBle♥️🌟💟
@rr7firefly 3 роки тому
How does the dog remember which buttons say something in particular when they all look the same and there are so many of them? On her board Stella has 48 buttons. How does she keep all those words straight in her head? Most humans would have a difficult time with this.
@chtur1449 3 роки тому
Look at your computer’s keyboard. Do you look at your keys while you type? Because the average typist doesn’t.
@bzh7648 3 роки тому
I think Christina Hunger started her dog with just colored coded buttons. Now the dog must use the position of the button to determine the topic. I think I would limit the number of buttons and colors for my dog. It’s also important to note which colors a dog can see. They see Aqua as grey. I can’t remember all the other colors, but you can easily search the web for the list, or ask me later and I’ll look them up. Depending on the intelligence and patience of your dog, you might be able to combine size of buttons to denote a difference in some words. Scientists could even use scent. It’s difficult for us to do that at home. I don’t think my dog would understand that. She can be a little distracted and I just recently adopted her. She’s also 6 years old.
@rr7firefly 3 роки тому
@@bzh7648 So many variables, so many questions. It's a fascinating subject, especially in recognition that non-human animals also have intelligence. Any dog owner would verify that. It's fascinating also that even birds give evidence of being something more than a "bird-brain," in particular the parrot family. As for your dog, it's wonderful that you adopted her at 6 years of age. She probably appreciates being with you.
@BuzzyStreet 3 роки тому
Stella started with a limited number of buttons. When Christina first placed them on a board, Stella needed to learn the location of each button. Hunger explains that over time, Stella developed the muscle memory of where each word was, like a typist using a keyboard.
@BuzzyStreet 3 роки тому
@@bzh7648 Dogs have limited color vision; their eyes have cones for yellow and blue, but not red. Therefore they can see yellow and blue light, and green (which is yellow + blue). Dogs may be able to see the yellow and blue components of other colors. For example, yellow + red = orange. Because dogs cannot see the red portion of the spectrum, orange would appear as yellow. Dogs have very poor near vision. Basically, anything within approx 18 inches of their face is a blur. There is some slight variation depending on breed characteristics, but not important to this topic. You can frequently see this characteristic of canine near-sightedness when dogs go to pick up an object. Even when they KNOW what the object is, they often pause for a nano-second to give that object a quick sniff before they pick it up. They verify with scent, because they can't verify what the object is visually. So, as the dog nears the buttons, the buttons become blurry. At this point, the dog is unable to distinguish visual characteristics (color, shape, etc.) of the buttons. The dog must memorize the position of each word (button) on the board.
@ehrgeiz5649 3 роки тому
This is not new. Just the first time CBS cared to document it.
@beenaplumber8379 3 роки тому
It's not exactly language, but it's a cool step. But so far the words I heard Stella use in this vid are concepts that most dogs can already convey to their owners in a more natural way, such as standing at the door and wagging their tail. I don't see how this gives more expression to the dog. It gives them a more artificial way of communicating the things they can already communicate naturally. I am interested in how she uses the word "when." That's an exception to what I just said. Can a dog understand the concept of indefinite, quantified or relative time? (Later, in a minute, tomorrow, or after Dad gets home, for example.) I'm also interested whether this opens up possibilities for memory and cognition testing. How long can they really hold an idea?
@BuzzyStreet 3 роки тому
Go to Christina's youtube channel. Better yet, read the book. It's pretty clear that Stella's language skills are beyond what is shown in this video.
@deborahculbertson6285 3 роки тому
Stella can make simple sentences.
@RB01.10 3 роки тому
OMG, that first video was the legendary Zeus the Stubborn Husky! RIP
@justjosie8963 3 роки тому
mine would just say outside and treat over and over and over again. lol
@King_Barney 3 роки тому
My dog communicates very well...he has us all trained.
@AniBAretz 3 роки тому
It isn't that cats and dogs can't understand, it's that they lack the anatomy to produce language as we speak it. Cats and dogs have the hearing to take in what we say and the brains to interpret and understand. They just lack the anatomy to produce the sounds needed to speak back to us.
@catlover34fl 3 роки тому
My wonderful cat Mimi understood many of my words and most of my actions. When she wanted to hear me play old standards on piano, she would leap to the keyboard and lay at the one end for sometimes a half hour listening. She followed me when I went outside with her, no leash, Sixteen years loving this beautiful cat. I loved her more than any human in my life. I miss her.
@BeKindToEveryKind74 3 роки тому
When the reporter predictably brings it all back to it being about humans again. 🤦🏻♀️
@what_do_you_want898 3 роки тому
i am not sure about this. i’m thinking if this was true, they would been on the same level of intelligence as a human who was mute for example. i think non human animals like dogs and cats have abilities to form relationships between sounds and rewards or punishments. But i do not think that they only lack the anatomy to speak, as vocal cords are only a small part of human intelligence and communication.
@AniBAretz 3 роки тому
@@what_do_you_want898 Cats and dogs have vocal cords. Speech requires far more anatomical specificity than that, though. Try speaking without using your tongue. Then, compare your tongue to that of an animal. And it isn't just the tongue. Consider how our jaws move and contrast that with how their jaws move. And so on.
@what_do_you_want898 3 роки тому
@@AniBAretz yes i am aware they have their own sound producing anatomy. but language is more than just making sounds. it has many components. human language is by far the most complex language system withtin the animal kingdom. even the most biologically similar primates are not able to communicate like humans can. here are some interesting articles you can look at that go more depth bmcbiol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12915-017-0405-3 news.northeastern.edu/2013/04/04/what-makes-human-language-special/ www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/guy-simultaneously-raised-chimp-and-baby-exactly-same-way-see-what-would-happen-180952171/
@orlandoelias 3 роки тому
Very interesting, is some diferent and alternative investigation field with potencial, congratulations
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