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Originally Posted by Rudism  Just a quick example off the top of my head that only involves one communicator and one dog: flash a random symbol from a pre-defined set of symbols at the dog in a closed-off room, then have someone (who doesn't know which symbol was flashed) bring the dog to the communicator and record which symbol the dog says was shown. Rinse and repeat for N trials and see if you get results above chance. |
I don't think it's as simple as it appears at first. In your example, the dog could communicate through non-telepathic means. Either unintentionally - e.g., a tendency to nod his head after seeing a wavy line symbol that the communicator picks up on subconsciously - or intentionally - e.g., training the dog to nod his head after seeing a wavy line symbol.
A good rule of thumb is that if a human could easily accomplish a task through normal means, it won't prove anything paranormal if a dog performs the same task. Anyone who has had a dog knows how smart they are, especially when their goal is to please their owner.
Maybe if the communicator was blocked from normal sensory communication with the dog, this would be tighter. Or do the opposite; train the dog to point out what symbol the communicator is thinking of while looking at him through a one-way mirror (in a soundproof shielded room, etc.).