Yes, dogs can learn words from multiple human languages, with some displaying remarkable multilingual abilities. While there's no canine IQ test equivalent to human scores, dogs like Chaser learned over 1,000 words and could distinguish between objects based on verbal cues regardless of the language. This cognitive flexibility allows dogs to associate specific sounds with objects or actions, meaning they can learn commands and names in any language they are regularly exposed to, provided the associations are consistent. Discover more about how your dog's astrological sign might influence their language learning abilities in our full article.
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