Animal Intelligence
... With the vast amount of research that has been done on animal intelligence, we can certainly prove that an animal has its own language, culture, education, and intelligence. When looking into animal intelligence, I have a personal attempt at determining the intelligence of my pet Pomeranian (dog), Melina. While doing research on the internet on animal intelligence, I came across a simple test that could be performed on Melina to determine if she could judge quantities. ... Place the two boxes side by side on the floor or ground near the test animal. ... Step back from the boxes and watch the animal to see which box it favors. ... These are some simple personal ways that I have attempted to see the intelligence of my young puppy. ... (Major, 1995) We cannot assume that we are better than any animal, just as we believe that our language, culture, customs and so on are well established, animals additionally have a basis for their existence and natural behaviors.