Free-ranging dogs are capable of comprehending complex human pointing cues.
D. Bhattacharjee, S. Mandal, P. Shit, M. G. Varghese, A. Vishnoi, A. Bhadra
This study tests free-ranging dogs' ability to understand complex human pointing cues and finds they can comprehend distal pointing, though some show anxiety affecting responsiveness.
bioRxiv · Aug 28, 2019Animal Behavior & Cognition