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Older Dogs Can Learn: New Tricks, New Bonds

3/30/2025

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Brian Hare, a Duke professor, passionately argues that even older dogs can learn new tricks, defying the notion of cognitive decline after age 10. He celebrates the deep bond forged between humans and dogs over 15,000 years, stressing that aggression isn't tied to breed but rather to the nurturing environment and positive socialization they receive.

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Brian Hare, a Duke professor, passionately argues that even older dogs can learn new tricks, defying the notion of cognitive decline after age 10. He celebrates the deep bond forged between humans and dogs over 15,000 years, stressing that aggression isn't tied to breed but rather to the nurturing environment and positive socialization they receive.