I've seen some people that talks with their animals, or give 'em orders [like "go out", don't!"] so is it really possible for them to understand or is it just because it's a way to train them?
2006-06-15 14:40:20 · 18 answers · asked by Maaka 4 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
some people say animals recoginize sounds, but monkeys are able to communicate with sign language and dolphins can understand it. dogs are able to understand commands in different languages according where their from, so a dog brought up in spanish shouldn't be able to understand the same command in english or french. communication played a big part in the dog's domestication because man recognized the uses of working with a dog, herding for example, or using one for tracking to help with hunting and for protection.And naturally, satan uses cats to communicate with his witches....hehlhehlheh!
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2006-06-15 14:46:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
it really is real that animals are not any more rational beings and for this reason no longer moral beings. they are unable to sinning. they are pushed commonly by ability of instinct. it really isn't any longer to say that they do no longer have thoughts of any variety. for sure we are able to be conscious that animals can sense such issues as concern or contentment, and they adventure sensations like starvation, thirst, satiety, the desire to alleviate themselves, or maybe sexual stress. those impulses are instinctual drives which lead the animal to proceed to exist and reproduce. human beings have those similar drives, yet human beings are religious beings as well as actual, and we've a transcendent element which animals do no longer have. after all, because animals have instinctive drives, and they have a level of mind, they could study. they could study that each and anytime they leap on the furniture they get yelled at and/or spanked. i'm no longer attempting to argue that that's the right thanks to coach an animal, yet an animal does study no matter if only for instinctual causes somewhat than a idea of morality. The animal can act in a foul or unacceptable way; it really is merely no longer morally culpable. although the point is that human beings can prepare animals, and at the same time as they are putting forward "undesirable canines," they are (no matter if or not they understand it or no longer) utilising anthropomorphisms to describe the animal's habit.
2016-10-14 05:09:40 · answer #2 · answered by grauer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm, how long did it take for YOU to learn to speak? They don't have language skills, but if you've been talking to them and training them for 10, 12, 15 years -- I think they learn. I know my 14 year old cat DOES know what I say to her. Being that she is the original scaredy cat and TERRIFIED of the vaccuum, considering that I told her recently to stay put because I was only going to vaccuum a patch of carpet halfway across the room -- and she DID STAY -- she understood!! *LOL*
I think they understand MUCH more than humans give them credit for. They just don't have the power to form our words, but they are very effective at communicating with us nonetheless.
2006-06-15 14:45:50 · answer #3 · answered by Shadycat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Studies in animal intelligence show that all sorts of animals can learn words, at least as it relates to them and their doings around humans. I had a dog and I know that she understood quite a few words. I was never a dog-speak person, I always just spoke to her like I would a human being and so when a friend came home with me and the dog came running out to greet us, and I said, just standing there, "Go get your frisbee" he was impressed that she turned around and went back into the house and brought out her ball. But then I said, "No, the frisbee," and she took the ball back in the house and came back with the frisbee and he was amazed. I know you had to have been there for the impact, but I was very used to just saying "Get in the car" and having her go to the car and get in, or "What, eat, out, sock?" and having her show me which she wanted. She knew people's names, too.
2006-06-15 14:59:09 · answer #4 · answered by sonyack 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a Maltese dog and he is quite intelligent. He has toys and if you ask for a specific one, he will bring it to you. But you do have to talk to them constantly to get them to understand. We think animals are stupid, but they are quite intelligent. The only reason we think they are stupid, cause we as humans think we are the most intelligent species on the earth. You just have to look around and there are some really dumb humans around too.
2006-06-15 14:49:21 · answer #5 · answered by hugabye 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes , animals understand what you're telling them but not at all times.We all know that there is a big difference between human and animals.Animals can understand what we are telling to them but not to the extent that they will give the right response.
2006-06-15 14:52:53 · answer #6 · answered by prettycat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they do it, then yes they understand.
They may not understand it in the language that we speak, but they can see
"master said mumble mumble OUT Roofie" and pointed to the door" so maybe I should go outside.
2006-06-15 14:44:51 · answer #7 · answered by uofgleam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are smarter then you give them credit for. My dogs know when I'm coming home 3 miles from home, they bark and sit near the door when I get home. Proven and tested. I could have pain in my foot and they seem to know where to lick.
2006-06-15 14:53:42 · answer #8 · answered by mikey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only basic orders are understood. even smart animals such as dalphins only understand a handful of orders or requests and are no smarter than a two year old!!
2006-06-15 14:45:42 · answer #9 · answered by Truth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really believe there understand allot and sometime more then a human being.
I have two dogs and there understand when i talk to then
2006-06-15 14:44:45 · answer #10 · answered by Sanliz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋