Dogs have adapted to life with humans and over time they got to know us very well, physically and emotionally. Often, they seem to know us even better than we know ourselves.
Below is a list of 13 things our companions know about us better than we do. Check out!
1. They know how to identify whether or not we are generous
In addition to identifying the presence or absence of generosity in us, dogs use this trait as a decisive factor in their connection with humans. This is what a study from the University of Milan proved, which showed some dogs that people shared their food with a beggar and others that were rude to them, asking them to leave. When these people called the dogs at the same time, the vast majority of the animals went towards the generous people without hesitation.
2. They also know when we have negative feelings towards other people
Our dogs can also tell when we feel uncomfortable with people in our lives, because they read the rhythm of our breathing, sense the contractions of our bodies and also feel the hormones we excrete. In addition, they also know when other people don't like us. So when they show aggressive behavior towards someone, it's probably because they feel that person is not good for us.
3. He knows where you've been
We naturally absorb volatile organic compounds from everything we touch or step on. And dogs have a very developed sensing ability, they can smell scents 100 million times more subtle than we can and that's why they smell people we interact with and the places we've been.
4. May have the ability to detect cancer
As they have a highly developed sense of smell, many dogs are being trained to detect various types of cancer by smelling substances emitted by cancer cells. There have already been some studies done with dogs and it was proven that they had an accuracy of 88% in detecting breast cancer and 99% in lung cancer.
5. They know when we're coming home
As they live with us, our dogs learn our schedules, including the ones we usually return home. However their skill goes beyond that, they can also distinguish the sound of our cars when we are on the street, so even if we arrive at a different time, they will know.
6. Our dogs also know about our disagreements in relationships
They sense in our tone of voice, body posture and behavior when we are sad or angry. In fact, some of them also get stomachaches when their owners argue.
7. Understand the times when we need to be protected
When we are alone at home, they usually sleep closer, they also come closer when we walk through a dark area. This behavior is due to their ability to smell adrenaline when we are scared.
8. Know when we are going to travel
Since they don't like it when we go away on trips, they naturally learn to spot signs that we're about to leave, like suitcases near the door. Some dogs can also feel anxious about their owners leaving, which leads to gagging and anxiety. To help dogs calm down when we go outside, one study says that leaving classical music playing is effective.
9. They also know that your gaze is passionate
An important finding by researchers was that we release oxytocin when we make eye contact with dogs. Dogs sense that extra dose of oxytocin in the environment, so they know their gaze works when they want something.
10. Can identify our intentions
Dogs are very efficient at reading our body language, so even a simple glance can tell them our plans.. In a study done with these animals, it was shown that they were able to easily identify the location of hidden foods, just by following the gaze of the person who hid them.
11. Our dogs sense when we're not feeling well
Dogs have amazing skills, they know how to differentiate conditions in the human body through smells, from a low blood glucose level to a migraine attack. Hence, they can be of great help to people suffering from health conditions. In fact, some epileptic people are given trained dogs to warn them of an upcoming attack before it happens. In addition, a hospital in Hawaii has dogs trained to identify urinary tract infections by smelling paralyzed patients who are unable to monitor their symptoms on their own.
12. They know the fragility of babies
Dogs know that babies are fragile, as well as identifying the most vulnerable members of their pack. They have a strong sense of protection for those they love which is why they often behave aggressively when strangers approach the baby. We must always be aware when someone else is with our babies, because if dogs perceive them as a threat, they can attack.
13. Dogs know when we are sad
According to one study, dogs can detect our sadness just by looking at our facial expressions, even if it's in a photograph that only shows half of our faces. In addition, they can also show signs of empathy, since they tend to get closer to a person who is crying than another who appears to be happy.
These are some reasons that show that our dogs know us very well. They are really very special!
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