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[–] 35 points 2 months ago (5 children)

Anyone who has had a dog can tell you this.

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  • [–] 23 points 2 months ago (3 children)

    Ugh, every time a seemingly basic finding is confirmed scientifically there's at least on person saying that.

    So great that everyone already knew, but this is now scientifically explored and recorded with mapped brain regions and all. That might not mean much to you, but it is still gained knowledge, no matter if everyone already knew.

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  • [–] 14 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    It actually means a lot to me, and I'm super glad this study happened. I love science and learning! The real meat of the study seems much more interesting than the headline, anyway.

    My comment was not a dismissal. It was an affirmation!

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  • [–] 15 points 2 months ago (4 children)

    But if they're like my dog they don't care and won't do anything about it.

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  • [–] 15 points 2 months ago (3 children)

    My husky doesn't care. My chihuahua will come over and lay on my chest exactly like dogs trained to comfort people with anxiety and such do; and I did not train him to do that.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 months ago

    My husky seems aloof too, but he does show his care in very small and reserved ways. It ends up really touching.

    Last night we had a really spooky encounter with a guy. Dude seemed distressed, I checked in on him, and while it was pleasant at first it devolved. Once we got home I was really rattled, and Teeko who normally goes out to sleep on the balcony, stayed next to my bed all night.

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  • [–] 25 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    Dogs can also tell if you're cooking chicken.

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    [–] 11 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    Cats can too, but it’s cat-dependent as to whether they give two shits.

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  • [–] 10 points 2 months ago

    Mine know when I'm pissed they stole an entire loaf of bread off the counter...

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  • [–] 4 points 2 months ago

    My one dog has never shown any indication of recognizing sadness. For another one...questionable.

    Scared they get right away.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 months ago

    Again the old paradigm of domestication. That is so wrong!

    Humans and dogs developed an evolved a symbiotic relationship over something like 30.000 years. That said, we developed a leader-follower relationship.

    Also, dogs don't descend from modern wolves, but rather evolved along with modern wolves. Both descent ants of an extinct primitive wolf.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago

    They're pretty good with emotional intelligence

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