Dogs Can Sense our Emotions

To no surprise, a recent study shows that dogs can tune into our emotions. In the study, 17 domestic dogs were shown big pictures from the same person or dog showing two different expressions. At the same time, the dog heard a voice or bark mimicking the same emotion being shown. 

The researchers found that the dogs spent longer looking at the picture that showed the sound. 

The results showed that dog and human brains have hearing and seeing areas near the same location. In dogs, they responded better to sound rather than pictures. In human, the sense is opposite.

But, regardless, the study proved what many people have been thinking. That dogs are incredibly empathetic to their owners.