why vet say dogs only remember thing only up to 6sec but it seems that they remember more then that ?

Answer 1

I think there is no way a vet could possibly know the memory span of a dog. Dogs dont have much of a way of communicating with us so there is no way to know. We do know, however, that dogs recognize us and are capable of remembering commands such as 'sit'' speak' and 'lay down'. If they only have a 6 second memory, how do they remember those commands? Another example is when a dog or other pet has been abused, they exhibit such behavior as being afraid of men (if men were the abuser) or children (if children tormented them) or running when someone's feet come near (as if they had been kicked in the past). I think pets have a much better memory than we give them credit for.

Answer 2

Because vets have no idea what they are talking about. Perhaps short term memory is very fleeting but quite clearly, dogs are more than capable of learning and no learning can take place without memory. My own observations convince me that dogs are capable of memory retention much longer than six seconds. Perhaps it is a little like humans, we are much more likely to remember that which has meaning to us. As it is no slam dunk to ascertain what has importance to dogs (other than stinky smells), it may well be that we don't give dogs credit for memory if they do not seem to remember what "we" want them to remember. That is we "personify" what the dog "should" remember based on what we think should have meaning rather than recognize that this may be of no import to the dog.

Answer 3

Hard to believe a Vet would say that. I could understand a person who does not have a dog or even like dogs to feel that way. Dogs remember, and plenty! Now he may be trying to say they have a short attention span which is true...

Answer 4

I doubt that it can be scientificlly proven that dogs only remember things up too six seconds.

The method that they used too test this hypothisis would certainly be interesting too read about.

I wonder however if it could be that the dogs interest in what they were tested on lasted only 6 seconds. Or perhaps it is only their short term memory in conjunction with "unimportant matters" that is impaired. Good question. What is the scientific answer too this? This would also be a good science fair project for a student too test and hypothisise.

Answer 5

They remember a lot longer than that. How else could you explain training and they remember it the next day?
Now if you are talking an accident in the house, that might be right. If you see them do it, you give them a stern NO. If you don't see them do it, then don't correct, just clean it up.

Answer 6

NO dogs remember everything but they have no concept of time so that's why everytime you leave your house and you come back even after only 20 mins they are so excited

Answer 7

i know they remember more then that because my momma has a dog and he remembers blondie's and he dont like um becuz of what someone did to him along time ago and he is a full grown dog he is 3 years old now and plus all dogs and cats are very smart

Answer 8

That isn't true. My friend once told her dog to stay and forgot about it. She went to the grocery store and everything and the dog was still in the same exact place. That was a good dog!!

Answer 9

of course they remember more than that!!! i believe in what i see myself and not what people tell me!! and having a dog around now for more than 15 years i have had many experiences wherein my doggie remembered even things which i forgot!!! and believe me when they are hurt or something they wont ever dare try those things again

Answer 10

Vet is wrong. Do the same thing over and over and over and the dog never forgets.

Ergo, how do they know that after they go pee, they get a cookie?