Dogs are intelligent and capable of doing remarkable feats. However, not all of them can be described as brilliant. Some canines may have mental issues owing to genetics or breeding. However, the intelligence of a dog is irrelevant to some dog owners.
Greta, a dog owner, recently adopted Duncan, a pit bull, from the local shelter. She named the dog Peanut Butter. The shelter staff described him as a humorous and entertaining dog.
Greta just lost a dog before she adopted Duncan. She wanted to have a new dog in the house and in her life. It was a good thing that during that time, Duncan was also in need of a new owner because his former owner was abusive.
Duncan had peculiar habits and this led Greta to conclude that he was not intelligent. For instance, the dog would continually attempt to eat falling snow. Moreover, despite disliking bodies of water, Duncan aggressively laps up water from fountains. He is a peculiar dog and is sometimes difficult to understand.
Duncan does not like mingling with other dogs, but he adores interacting with humans. So when Greta moved to an area where a construction project was in progress, the dog routinely greeted the construction workers. The dog’s charisma allows him to approach and please others.
Greta adopted a cat named Coco Bubbles, and Duncan became his best friend. Duncan may dislike dogs, but this is not the case with cats. He is really kind to Coco and would frequently cuddle with her.
Duncan now lives a simple, stress-free life, which is a stark contrast to his previous one. Greta would frequently find him on the patio or at the window, appreciating the tranquil view.
Greta also realized that Duncan can be highly responsive to her emotions. The dog knows how to make her happy when she needs it. This discovery prompted Greta to ponder if Duncan is truly intelligent, but in a different way.
Source: GeoBeats Animals
