Click to Skip Ahead What Is Dog IQ? How Is Dog Intelligence Measured? Raising Your Dog’s Intelligence Many people know that dogs are intelligent, but what is their actual IQ? It’s a widely held belief that the average IQ of a dog is 100. However, this number gives a very limited view of a dog’s actual intelligence, as different factors measure human and dog intelligence. A dog’s intelligence can’t be accurately scored by the same metrics given to humans. If we’re going to compare a dog’s intelligence to a human’s, more recent research shows that a dog’s mental capabilities are comparable to a 2 to a 2.5-year-old human child.1 If you do the math, a dog’s IQ doesn’t equate to the average intelligence of a human adult. There are many myths about a dog’s intelligence, and we’re here to sort out the facts. What Is Dog IQ? Human IQ tests are designed to test reasoning and problem-solving skills. These tests start with a baseline average of 100, and people can score above or below this average. It’s important to note that scientists will update these tests every few years to keep 100 as the average. Knowing how human IQ tests work can help us understand why they simply aren’t applicable to scoring canine intelligence. Human IQ tests are based on questions that measure the reasoning and problem-solving skills catered to humans, and obviously, those same skills do not apply to our pets. However, there are certain tests that dogs can be put through based on skills that are relevant and applicable to their species’ needs and capacities. Image Credit: Kids_studio, Shutterstock How Is Dog Intelligence Measured? If we are to compare a dog’s mental abilities, it resembles most closely to a human toddler. Data shows that dogs can learn and remember about 165 words and signals. Particularly intelligent dogs can learn to distinguish up to 250 words. Dogs can also learn how to count up to five and have a very basic understanding of mathematics. Researchers measure a dog’s intelligence with three categories: instinctive, adaptive, and working and obedience. Instinctive intelligence measures a dog’s capacity to do what they were bred to do. Adaptive intelligence refers to a dog’s problem-solving skills and ability to learn from their environment. Lastly, working and obedience measures skills learned through obedience training. When it comes to working and obedience, Border Collies score the highest, followed by Poodles, German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Dobermans, Shetland Sheepdogs, and Labrador Retrievers. Afghan Hounds score lowest in working and obedience, and Basenjis, Bulldogs, and Chow Chows are among the least trainable breeds. While a dog’s mental abilities are comparable to a human toddler, their social intelligence is comparable to a human teenager’s. Dogs have a strong ability to communicate with one another and humans. One study reveals that some dogs can learn to trick humans and other dogs, and they’re able to adjust their behavior around different people. Image Credit: Helga Madajova, Shutterstock Can I Raise My Dog’s Intelligence? While breed may affect a dog’s intelligence, their environment also plays a role. Just like humans, dogs can learn to become smarter through education. Dogs that receive more mental stimulation tend to learn faster than other dogs. When they’re exposed to new challenging situations, neural connections form in their minds. So, giving a puppy a strong foundation in obedience training can help them learn commands more quickly and have stronger communication with you. Providing enrichment activities, like puzzle toys, can also challenge and stimulate their mind. Early socialization and gently exposing a puppy to new people and experiences can also help raise their intelligence. Conclusion While the mental capabilities of a dog are similar to a toddler’s, dogs are still intelligent and remarkable in their own ways. There’s a reason why dogs are known as man’s best friend. Whether it was intentional or not, they made the smart choice of bonding with another smart species and have adapted to survive and thrive amongst humans in a way that’s unique from any other animal. Sources PetMD – Quiz: My dog’s Smarter Than Yours Animal Cognition – Deceptive-like Behaviors in Dogs American Psychological Association – Smarter Than You Think Featured Image Credit: Lisjatina, Shutterstock The post What Is the Average IQ of a Dog? Canine Intelligence Explored (Vet-Verified) appeared first on PangoVet.

Former President Donald Trump picked up another 10 electoral votes, securing a victory in Wisconsin.The battleground race was called just before 2 a.m. ET on Wednesday morning with 88% of the votes counted, Fox News reported. Trump clinched a 4-point victory over Vice President Kamala Harris, turning the state red again.Independent journalist Kyle Becker stated that the Democrats' '"blue wall" is more like a blue picket fence.'President Joe Biden narrowly won Wisconsin with just 49.4% of the vote in the prior presidential election. In 2016, Trump defeated his rival, former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, with only 47.8% of the vote.On Tuesday afternoon, political commentators noted that the betting market in Wisconsin flipped in Trump's favor. Around 10:00 p.m. ET on Election Day, Polymarket reported that Trump's winning odds were 77% to Harris' 27%.Early voting stats in Milwaukee, a Democratic stronghold, also pointed toward a possible Trump victory, accounting for only 35% of the November 2020 total, Blaze News previously reported. Only 37% of registered voters in the state cast their votes early this election cycle.In an Election Day hiccup, Milwaukee officials announced in the early morning that they would have to recount 31,000 ballots, citing human error.According to a spokesperson for the Milwaukee Election Commission, the doors on its 13 ballot tabulators were not properly sealed. Officials noted that the error would delay reporting by a couple of hours. The decision to recount the ballots was "made in consultation with both Republican and Democratic officials," MEC stated."This afternoon, Milwaukee Election Commission (MEC) leadership was alerted to an issue with the tabulator doors being fully in place," MEC explained. "Each machine has a door that should have been locked and sealed. It appears some doors were not fully secured by senior election officials. The City of Milwaukee has no doubt regarding the integrity of the election."Heading into election night results, BlazeTV's Sara Gonzales predicted that Trump would secure several swing states, including Wisconsin, Nevada, Georgia, and Pennsylvania.Pointing to Wisconsin as an example, BlazeTV's Liz Wheeler said, "We are witnessing a paradigm shift.""First, Hispanic men. Now black voters," Wheeler wrote on X. "Shifting by huuuge margins to Trump. It's… incredible."Independent journalist Kyle Becker stated that the Democrats' "'blue wall' is more like a blue picket fence."Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Former President Donald Trump was declared the winner of the 2024 presidential election by several news outlets early on Wednesday morning. Supporters were waiting for the former president to issue an address at Mar-a-Lago in West Palm Beach, Florida, after winning several battleground states on his way to a likely victory. Among those were Georgia, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania while Michigan's votes were still being counted. Vice President Kamala Harris, on the other hand, left a large crowd at an election party at Howard University without giving a speech. It was reported previously that President Joe Biden would not be attending the party. Fox News declared Trump the victor at about 1:50 a.m. ET. Trump had already won 247 electoral votes, according to a CNN projection, but he was ahead in several other very important battleground states. Trump was photographed checking election results with his friends Elon Musk and Dana White. Among those Kamala-Walz supporters who vehemently opposed Trump but accepted their defeat early on Election Night was entrepreneur Mark Cuban. "Congrats @realDonaldTrump. You won fair and square. Congrats to @elonmusk as well," he said on social media.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

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