During the pandemic, many people found themselves with extra free time which allowed them to pursue interests that otherwise would be forgotten. Monica is one of those people that was forced to come up with new activities for her dog which was getting increasingly impatient with lack of normal routine. By using flashcards showing different shapes and colors, Monica taught her dog to pic the card based on her verbal cues. In this way, the dog can distinguish around ninety words.
Key Takeaways:
- The lockdown has not been hard on humans only. Fur babies get stir-crazy too.
- One fur mommy took a different approach when her 6 year old dog wanted more than fetch and quick walks.
- While on lockdown with her human’s undivided attention, Akira learned 90 plus words with flash cards.
“Akira can even apparently add up the number of drawings on a card, such as three apples—and select the number card which matches—and answer yes/no questions too.”
Read more: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/dog-does-math-and-learns-colors/
