Last weekend, my friend Xiao Li complained to me that his dog, "Dabao", always seemed to react half a beat slower than other dogs. 'Is it a little low IQ? ’ Xiao Li asked worriedly. In fact, dogs’ ‘IQ’ is not a simple concept, and thei...
Last weekend, my friend Xiao Li complained to me that his dog, "Dabao", always seemed to react half a beat slower than other dogs.
'Is it a little low IQ? ’ Xiao Li asked worriedly.
In fact, dogs’ ‘IQ’ is not a simple concept, and their behavior may be affected by a variety of factors.
Today, let's discuss dog behaviors that may be misunderstood as "low IQ".
The first manifestation: I often get lost and can't find the way home
The "big treasure" of Xiao Li's family sometimes gets lost in the community, which gives him a headache.
If dogs get lost frequently, it may be because they have a weak sense of direction or are not familiar with their surroundings.
This does not necessarily mean a low IQ, it may just take more time and training to understand the way home.
The second manifestation: unable to control one's own excretion behavior
Dabao sometimes urinates and defecates everywhere at home, which makes Xiao Li very upset.
Control excretion is an important learning stage in the growth process of dogs.
If the dog performs poorly in this regard, it may be due to insufficient training or physiological problems, and the owner needs to be patiently guided and observed.
The third manifestation: it is impossible to distinguish between enemies and friends
Xiao Li said that Dabao always seems to be very close to anyone, even if he is a stranger.
This may be because dogs are not socially trained enough, which makes them unable to correctly judge which people are safe and which may be threatening.
This requires the owner to help them establish the correct judgment through proper training and socialization activities.
The fourth manifestation: I can't understand the basic instructions
Dabao is always slow to respond to basic instructions such as sitting down and shaking hands.
Dogs' ability to understand instructions is related to their training and attention.
If the dog cannot understand the instructions, it may be because they are distracted or the training method is improper, and the owner needs to adopt a training method that is more suitable for them.
The fifth manifestation: poor adaptability to the environment
Xiao Li took Dabao to a friend's house to play, and it always seemed very nervous and difficult to adapt to the new environment.
The adaptability of dogs varies greatly, and some dogs may take longer to adapt to the new environment.
This requires the owner to give more patience and support to help them gradually adapt.
The sixth manifestation: often destroying the furniture at home, sometimes biting the furniture or poaching the walls, which makes Xiao Li helpless.
Dogs can be sabotaged by boredom, anxiety, or seeking attention.
This is not necessarily an IQ issue, but a behavior issue that needs to be solved by providing enough exercise, toys and attention.
Conclusion
Some behavioral performances of dogs may be misunderstood as ‘low IQ’.
However, there may be deeper reasons behind these behaviors that we as masters need to understand and solve.
Let us become more responsible and caring pet owners together, giving dogs more understanding and support.
Through this article, we explore dog behavior that may be misunderstood as ‘low IQ’ and provide some possible explanations and solutions.
Hope this article helps you get a more comprehensive understanding of your dog. If you have any questions about dog behavior or training, please feel free to communicate with me.
See you next time, I hope you and your dog share more happy times.
