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An odd topic, yes, but sparked an interesting discussion between the bf and me last night.
Obviously, dogs go through some sort of thought process. They learn and associate places and people with different actions.
How do dogs think though? I'd think not in verbal language as people do (unless I'm missing something very big). Personally I think it's a mix of emotions and memories.
But also, how complex are these thoughts? Simple and childlike-I'm happy, I'm content, This hurts, I don't like that, etc. Or more complex-there's mommy and daddy, do they have treats? There is that dog that is always mean to me, what do I do?
I remember reading somewhere that dogs live (for the most part) in the present, but has this been proven or it it false?
Ok I'm losing steam...but yeah, I'm interested in what everyone has to say. This topic utterly fascinates me.
Obviously, dogs go through some sort of thought process. They learn and associate places and people with different actions.
How do dogs think though? I'd think not in verbal language as people do (unless I'm missing something very big). Personally I think it's a mix of emotions and memories.
But also, how complex are these thoughts? Simple and childlike-I'm happy, I'm content, This hurts, I don't like that, etc. Or more complex-there's mommy and daddy, do they have treats? There is that dog that is always mean to me, what do I do?
I remember reading somewhere that dogs live (for the most part) in the present, but has this been proven or it it false?
Ok I'm losing steam...but yeah, I'm interested in what everyone has to say. This topic utterly fascinates me.