How do dogs perceive time?

swampfoxz

5-11-2008 8:52 AM

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dogs, time, perception

swampfoxz says:

Do dogs and other animals have these same abilities? If you climbed inside a dog's mind, would you be presented with the memory of eating a raw hide bone earlier this morning? Read the next page to find out what it would feel like to be a dog.

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5-14-2008 9:08 AM

mona

I never quite know how to feel about such studies. On the one hand I find varying perceptions (of time/colour/etc) fascinating. On the other I always feel I have to question the credibility of scientific studies assessing perceptions (especially of animals) in the first place.
I am happy to hear your thoughts if anyone can broaden my perspective (and knowledge) in this matter!!!
(I feel I can count on my fellow clippers to come up wiht a good explanation).
Thanks!