We think of them as pets, but the vast majority of the world’s dogs live free-range in the environment. Understanding them could be key to helping urban wildlife thrive. Dogs have lived alongside humans for thousands of years as wary scavengers, hunting partners, and close companions. They are so ubiquitous in our lives that most people seldom […]
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Dogs use deception to get what they want from humans (a sausage)
Dogs are all honest, loyal and obedient, right? Well, not always. Our pets can be sneaky and manipulative when they want to maximise the number of tasty treats they get to eat. Marianne Heberlein, who studies dog cognition at the University of Zurich in Switzerland, wanted to test the animals’ ability to use deception to […]