Study shows dogs find treats faster when owners point and stare at the object.

Researchers from the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna found that dogs follow directions best when owners combine pointing and staring at an object. Using eye-tracking helmets on 20 dogs, the study showed that dogs were most successful in finding a treat when both gestures were used. This suggests dogs may understand the meaning behind gestures, not just follow directions, though more research is needed to confirm this.

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