A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Can a dog have an intellectual disability?

Best Answers

Huge litters (5-12 puppies). Mothers not always getting the best prenatal care, if any, or post natal care. You've never seen a dog so skinny as one trying to feed herself and 10 puppies without human help. All that malnutrition can show up in the brain. So can head injury, abuse, and the long term effects of high fever. read more

Yes, they can be disabled from any number of causes. One reason I ask for every client to provide proof of or guarantee of a recent vet visit with its green light is so that I know there is little likelihood of some organic cause interfering with the dog's brain or the dog's mind to influence and "get" the purpose of my training for the dog. read more

Dogs can have mental disabilities. Some have classic OCD behaviors. But your dog just may be reacting the way he has learned to in order to fit into your household and family. read more

Encyclopedia Research