If you’re not sure whether your dog is just unruly or actually mentally challenged, try testing them with some other commands to see if they can understand. Nevertheless, don’t panic if your pup seems to be acting strangely because this can happen to almost all dogs.

Studies with wolves and dogs raised in the same situation show the wolf will refuse to rely on the human for what they want. Their friendly nature, playful behavior, and adorable looks make them a favorite among many families. Secondly, these check-ups offer an opportunity to consult with experts and discuss any behavioral inconsistencies we may have noticed. By comparing their current actions to their previous behavior, or even the behavior of other dogs, you can better gauge what is abnormal for your furry friend. Some of the more common things that may be wrong with your dog include obsessive behaviors, lack of social interaction, or repetitive actions like circling and pacing.If your dog has gone through a terrible accident that damaged its head terribly, there may be permanent neurological damage. If you consider mental retardation to be a condition characterized by an IQ score that’s significantly lower than average, then it’s unlikely that dogs can be retarded. Many canine friends will suffer with crippling anxiety that not only impacts their daily life, but their owners as well. These conditions can be hard for us to understand, as there is no way for us to know what is going on in our dog’s head. Dogs with OCD may exhibit obsessive behaviors with no apparent purpose (such as chewing on furniture), spinning in circles repeatedly before lying down, and pacing from one end of the room to the other.

My wife and I even had to start spelling certain words, like park but they soon learned how to spell. AggressionIf you notice any of these symptoms in your dog, it’s important to take him to the vet for a checkup. An 8-year-old mentally retarded boy who disappeared in freezing temperatures after following his dogs into heavy woods has been found after spending a night in a ravine under the dogs. Humans with this developmental delay, caused by mutations in a region of genes, show a variety of symptoms that include intense and indiscriminate sociability. This brilliant book is written in the tradition of The Sound and the Fury and To Kill a Mockingbird, two novels that address the complex issue of intellectual disabilities.Just as it happens with childbirth, some dogs may have difficulties at birth that provoke lifelong conditions. whoever said dogs are a completely different speicies is wrong, dogs and wolves can interbreed, this is one of the reasons ethiopian wolves are becoming extinct. Sometimes dog owners are unaware of what happened to their dog before they were adopted into their home and may mistake psychological trauma for retardation. Socialization does not mean allowing your dog to play with other dogs – it is a process based on exposure to different stimuli, sounds, and sensations.

Autism also has a vast spectrum and impacts everyone in a different way, so it is difficult to compare to our canine friends.Since most pet parents have no clue about retardness in dogs, they ignore signs of it having some parts of the curiosity still in them. I'm sure there have been plenty of cases where a wolf showed signs of extreme intelligence, although I'm guessing those are natural parts of their instinct that we're not used to since they're wild animals. as for the retarded monkey thing, yes joe bloggs would be inferior to the other monkeys at first, but he would learn how to survive quickly, therefore he can't be retarded.

Social anxiety is a common issue that dogs can develop, particularly when they have a history of neglect or mistreatment. Cognitive dullness is one of the things to look out for when observing your dog for mental retardation.

Symptoms of a mentally disabled dog can include changes in behavior, such as aggression or excessive barking, and problems with learning and memory.