Some dogs have an amazing ability to remember the names of toys, as shown by research where dogs recalled toy names after two years of not seeing them. The study indicates that dogs store object names in long-term memory rather than just remembering through frequent play. This discovery could have implications for understanding human language evolution. The study involved five dogs who were able to remember the names of toys even after a long period of time. Dogs with this talent often have dedicated owners who invest a lot of time engaging with them. The findings highlight the unique memory skills of some dogs and raise questions about the similarities between human language and animal abilities.
https://www.theguardian.com/science/article/2024/sep/04/dogs-remember-names-toys-years-study-pets-memory