Our dogs aren’t clairvoyant, but they do have an uncanny ability to sense our emotions. How do they do it? The truth about dogs Dogs and humans have very similar social systems. We both live in tight-knit families (or packs) who protect each other and are very loyal. We both have ...
How dogs express their emotionsDr. Greg Berns, a physician and neuroscientist at Emory University, has found dogs express their emotions more intensely than humans.Oct 6, 2014 embed code copied CBS News Full Episodes 1/23: CBS Evening News 1/23: America Decides Jan 23: CBS News 24/7, ...
Or are we just projecting our human feelings onto our dogs? Some scientists and behaviorists believe that dogs do not feel actual emotions but rather act on instinct alone. Thus the dog that wags her tail and barks excitedly upon your return is performing a stereotypical greeting for a superior...
Dogs Understand Humans Through Emotional MirroringDogs have an incredible ability to sense and mirror the emotions of their ownersWhen we are happy, they often respond with wagging tails, playful behavior, and an overall joyful demeanor.Similarly, when we are sad or upset, they may show concern,...
Can dogs tell when we are happy, sad or angry? As a dog owner, I feel confident not only that I can tell what kind of emotional state my pets are in, but also that they respond to my emotions. Yet as a hard-headed scientist, I try to take a more rational and pragmatic view. ...
In an effortless manner, our pets seem to bring all the best emotions and feelings into our lives, even in the most trying of times. Whether it’s boosting our mood with their affectionate behaviour, providing us with the motivation to get outdoors and exercise or inspiring social behaviours ...
As we have learnt more about the feelings and actions of animals, we know they have emotions that are very different to ours in some respects and very similar to ours in others.Studies show that dogs are more attuned to human emotional states and need than we had previously thought. ...
Dogs experiencea wide range of emotionsthroughout their lives—just like people do. These emotions are shaped by life experiences or health concerns that affect how they think, feel, and act. For example, dogs may become depressed due to an underlying health issue or because of a sudden chang...
Konok V, Nagy K, Miklosi A. How do humans represent the emotions of dogs? The resemblance between the human representation of the canine and the human affective space. Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 2015; 162:37-46.Konok, V., Nagy, K. & Miklosi, A. How do humans represent the ...
InDog is Love, Dr Wynne debunks the myth that dogs possess a unique form of intelligence. Instead, he shows that dogs are able to show sympathy and can respond to human emotions in a way that is truly remarkable. One particularly moving study shows that dogs' and their owners' hearts bea...