Without quick help and the dog’s immediate reaction, the incident could easily have ended in tragedy.

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We have already come across countless cases where dogs found themselves in life-threatening situations and their survival depended purely on luck. On luck – and on how smart the dog is. The animal seen in the footage below showed incredible presence of mind and astonishingly quick thinking.

A Smart Dog Is Also a Happy and Healthy Dog

As we can see from the video, dogs are extremely intelligent creatures. It is important that they are able to use their sharp minds even as household pets. For a balanced and happy life, they also need mental stimulation. Although regular daily exercise is essential for their physical health, developing their intelligence plays an equally indispensable role in their overall wellbeing. Research has shown that learning tricks can even help in the prevention and treatment of dementia.

So, it is recommended to regularly practise tasks with your dog not only for impressive tricks but also for the animal’s health. In doing so, you keep your pet’s brain active and also spend quality time together – something they greatly need. You can also apply what your dog has learned during everyday walks. Crossing a busy road, navigating around people in the park, or using public transport can all present many challenges. If your dog knows many different commands, unexpected situations will also be much easier to handle.

Learning benefits both the dog and your relationship

In many cases, a single command can even save a life. We are not necessarily thinking about crocodiles, but a discarded, suspicious piece of food on the ground can certainly cause serious problems. If you can command your dog to leave it – or if they already know they must not pick it up – you can avoid major trouble.

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