Are Dogs More Intelligent Than Cats Summary

In the article, “Are Dogs More Intelligent than Cats,” Dr. Stanley Coren provides a great point that scientists have discovered techniques to tell us whether dogs or cats are smarter. Different animals require different types of tests and obstacles to determine their strengths and weakness’ with different abilities. While testing a dog versus a cat’s ability to hunt, a dog would be faster and have stronger legs, while a cat might be more stealthy and unexpected. Coren argues “That a bigger brain must be better since it allows more memory storage and faster processing simply because it would have more neurons and connections.” (Coren 1)
It’s a bold statement to say that a bigger brain indicates a smarter being because there are plenty of smaller animals who have more brain corticalization than larger animals. But, Coren’s theory is correct because bigger animals with bigger brains do require such large brains in order to move their big muscles and body, along with comprehending sensory information. For example: if an elephant steps on an …show more content…
But, in the end, flashcards were the only way to store information into short term memory. Flashcards are one way to exercise the human brain by putting it under more pressure to memorize small bits of information, the same way treats are used to reward a dog for doing something right in a quick amount of time. Rewarding or punishing a dog for their acts is also a brain exercise known as training. On occasion, when training my dog, treats have been used as a way to exercise the brain by having her bark, and when she does, a treat is rewarded. These methods overtime will exercise a dog’s brain to be more domesticated and makes them