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| Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery |
According to scientific studies dogs actually possess a
form of selective imitation when they
mimic each other’s behavior, and it is theorized that dogs perform in this way
as a more efficient way to get something done. This could be the reason why a
dog will follow your spoken command especially if the end result means getting
them their favorite treat.
Trudy, Chloe’s sister, demonstrated this unique form of imitation
by closely following the actions of Sophie an elder cocker spaniel that lived
in the same household.
The photographs below taken when Trudy was a puppy clearly captures her desire to be very much like Sophie at that moment. It’s actually uncanny how she is able to mimic each of Sophie’s expressions. No doubt, this human trait is simply another reason why we love our dogs like family members.
The photographs below taken when Trudy was a puppy clearly captures her desire to be very much like Sophie at that moment. It’s actually uncanny how she is able to mimic each of Sophie’s expressions. No doubt, this human trait is simply another reason why we love our dogs like family members.
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| Trudy (on the right) imitates Sophie's every move. Photos by Denise Mahaffey Pernell |
My sweet babies.
ReplyDeleteDenise, Great pictures, thanks for sharing them.
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