Do domestic dogs understand human gestures like pointing better than street dogs?

Yes, domestic dogs significantly outperform street dogs in understanding human gestures like pointing. Studies show that domestic dogs follow human pointing cues at a much higher rate, often comparable to human toddlers, while street dogs show minimal understanding. This difference is attributed to thousands of years of selective breeding for cooperative communication in domestic dogs. Explore our full article to learn more about the fascinating cognitive abilities of canines!