Learning and owner-stranger effects on interspecific communication in domestic dogs (Canis familiaris) (original) (raw)

This research examines interspecific communication in domestic dogs, specifically focusing on the effects of previous learning and the differences in responses to cues from their owners versus strangers. Through a series of experiments, the performance of various breeds is analyzed in tasks designed to gauge their ability to use social cues for problem-solving. Results indicate that dogs demonstrate significant communication skills influenced by both their training and the familiarity of the cue-giver, suggesting a complex interplay between genetic predispositions and learned behavior.