Any columnist who begins an article with “It’s about time the dog got a little more respect” is bound to get my attention.
In this article Gareth Cook, a columnist with The Boston Globe, discusses the research of Brian Hare who compared the intelligence of dogs with chimpanzees and found that the dogs are more intelligent in many aspects.
The lesson: “To be smart, first play nice.”
Kathleen Crisley, Fear-Free certified professional and specialist in dog massage, rehabilitation and nutrition/food therapy, The Balanced Dog, Christchurch, New Zealand