Module 2 - Communication Basics Flashcards
What is Communication?
Understanding another, as well as being understood.
What does communication involve?
Pre-conception and prior learning.
What is conditioning?
Learning from all the experiences in our lives.
Does conditioning affect dogs?
Yes. This explains why dogs all act slightly differently.
What are the four types of canine communication?
Visual, auditory, chemical, tactile
What is chemical communication?
Urination to spread scent and mark resources as theirs. Or, sniffing out other chemical markers to learn information about who has been in the area.
What is interpersonal canine intelligence?
Learning through relationships with others. Cooperation and collaboration with others. Social learning from other dogs and people.
What is naturalist canine intelligence?
Learning from the natural environment.
What is Kinaesthetic canine intelligence?
Learning through the body and the physical environment.
What is visual canine intelligence?
Using mind-mapping to solve problems.
Can dogs learn the meaning of words?
Yes. They are motivated to learn.
What is anthropomorphism?
The tendency to attach human emotions and feelings to animals.
What dog is the most intelligent at learning words
Border collie
