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Dogs can read human emotions, study finds (only other species shown to be capable of this)
Telegraph ^ | 13 Jan 2016 | Sophie Jamieson

Posted on 01/13/2016 5:26:46 PM PST by presidio9

Dogs really are man's best friend, it seems, as researchers have shown they can recognise emotions in humans by combining information from different senses.

They are the only creatures outside of humans who have been observed to have that ability.

-SNIP-

"Our study shows that dogs have the ability to integrate two different sources of sensory information into a coherent perception of emotion in both humans and dogs.

"To do so requires a system of internal categorisation of emotional states. This cognitive ability has until now only been evidenced in primates and the capacity to do this across species only seen in humans."

Co-author Professor Daniel Mills, from the School of Life Sciences at the University of Lincoln, said: "It has been a long-standing debate whether dogs can recognise human emotions. Many dog owners report anecdotally that their pets seem highly sensitive to the moods of human family members.

"However, there is an important difference between associative behaviour, such as learning to respond appropriately to an angry voice, and recognising a range of very different cues that go together to indicate emotional arousal in another.

"Our findings are the first to show that dogs truly recognise emotions in humans and other dogs.

-SNIP-

(Excerpt) Read more at telegraph.co.uk ...


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To: presidio9

.... dogs are the only creatures that have been shown...
That’s the clincher. They haven’t done the comprehensive studies of all the other animals. Elephants show tenderness with one another and also have been known to deeply grieve when their human friend has died. I have seen videos of animals who haven’t seen their human friend for years after having being released into the wild who when they see them show tremendous, unmistakable joy. They stand on their hind legs and hug and lick them adamantly. I am sure that The LORD has originally created many of the animals to be loved and show love. It is the fall that has turned them into wild creatures struggling to survive. After Jesus comes back and He creates the new world and heavens all will again be peaceful and loving between man and creatures.


41 posted on 01/13/2016 5:48:38 PM PST by Bellflower (It's not that there isn't any evidence of God, it's that everything is evidence of God.)
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To: BenLurkin

Horses are masters of reading body language and emotion.But a horse will only respond to you if it trusts and respects you.
I’ve had one mare for 18 years now,it’s just like being married-all we do is argue.But I understand her moods and she does mine.


42 posted on 01/13/2016 5:48:57 PM PST by Farmer Dean (stop worrying about what they want to do to you,start thinking about what you want to do to them)
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To: presidio9

To: presidio9

Apparently these jerks/idiots never lived on a farm.
“They are the only creatures outside of humans who have been observed to have that ability.”

Cows can tell when you are aggressive or kind.
Horses and donkeys know when you are scared.
Chickens know when you love them by cuddling under your armpit.
Pigs and hogs know when you are vulnerable and protect you.
A fawn knows if you are non-thresatening.
Wolves can tell if you are scared.
A skunk knows if you love him or not by not squirting you.
A fisher is unpredictable.
A sparrow will land on your head if you are over 75 and reminiscing .
A garter snake will not slither away if he knows you are friendly.
An elephant knows everything about you and they never forget it.
A cat will get jealous and pout if he/she thinks you do not love them more than other cats or dogs.
Dolphins are way up there with the dogs.
Black panthers can tell if you are really stupid, scared or not, at night.


43 posted on 01/13/2016 5:49:22 PM PST by bunkerhill7 ((("The Second Amendment has no limits on firepower"-NY State Senator Kathleen A. Marchione."))))))
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To: gov_bean_ counter; All
"Cats can too, they just don’t give a crap..."

A part of the problem is that cats train their owners, not vice-versa. =^O

As a side note to this thread, please consider the following.

I wonder if dogs can predict imminent human deaths, at least statistically, as some cats seem to be able to do?

Cat predicts 50 deaths in RI nursing home

44 posted on 01/13/2016 5:50:04 PM PST by Amendment10
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To: palmer

That cat looks just like my “Kitty”.....Tabby Cats are known to be one of the smartest cats. I believe it after getting “Kitty”.....he certainly knows what he wants and what my moods are without question!


45 posted on 01/13/2016 5:50:10 PM PST by caww
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To: dandiegirl

I agree.

They know,they always know.

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46 posted on 01/13/2016 5:51:40 PM PST by Mears
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To: presidio9
This is true. We lost a son 30 years ago. We had 2 Rhodesian Ridgebacks at the time. Very quickly those dogs started guarding us like never before. They had never left our unfenced yard before but their circle of protection got larger and larger. One or the other was at my side 24 hours a day. Good dogs.
47 posted on 01/13/2016 5:53:21 PM PST by Ditter (God Bless Texas!)
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48 posted on 01/13/2016 5:55:12 PM PST by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
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To: Amendment10
I wonder if dogs can predict imminent human deaths, at least statistically, as some cats seem to be able to do?

Dogs actually like people. They prefer to save them from death.

49 posted on 01/13/2016 5:57:08 PM PST by presidio9 (Islam is as Islam does.)
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To: blam

2 very happy dogs vs. 4 very happy dogs.


50 posted on 01/13/2016 5:58:12 PM PST by Paladin2
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To: KGeorge

They have caused me to at least better control my temper and clean up my language while doing-it-myself around the house, though.


51 posted on 01/13/2016 5:58:52 PM PST by skeeter
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To: presidio9
This cat had no parachute and no oxygen mask. He gets extra badass points:

Cat clings to ultralight wing

52 posted on 01/13/2016 6:00:34 PM PST by ponygirl (An Appeal to Heaven.)
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To: presidio9

I’m sure others have found this to be true....

My dog will sit at the window a minute or two BEFORE my wife drives into the driveway from work....

... And yes she has a different schedule almost everyday....

It’s like they have ESP...


53 posted on 01/13/2016 6:00:53 PM PST by Popman (Christ alone: My Cornerstone...)
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To: presidio9

Absolutely my dog I had could read people way better than I could... if someone was down she would mother them


54 posted on 01/13/2016 6:01:05 PM PST by tophat9000 (King G(OP)eorge III has no idea why the Americans Patriots are in rebellion... teach him why)
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To: BenLurkin

Notice no one will get near the cat, claws slashing looking for blood.

In a small plane (never been on the Vomit Comet), the cat will claw its way to the top of your head, and try to get inside yoyr scull.


55 posted on 01/13/2016 6:02:30 PM PST by wrench
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To: presidio9

> Can cats HALO jump, and why would you want them to?

Show me a dog that can solo Halo and I’ll show you a smarter cat that won’t unless required.


56 posted on 01/13/2016 6:02:45 PM PST by soycd
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To: presidio9

Actually, studies are now showing that horses are very good at reading human emotions too. But any horse person already knows this!


57 posted on 01/13/2016 6:06:16 PM PST by livius
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To: presidio9

Varies from breed to breed.

Australian Shepherds are some of the best.

English pointers are very good too.


58 posted on 01/13/2016 6:12:17 PM PST by Texas Fossil ((Texas is not where you were born, but a Free State of Heart, Mind & Attitude!))
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To: BenLurkin

Yes, horses probably can too. At least from what I’ve seen.

And I have some photos of mother/colt shots that are incredible.


59 posted on 01/13/2016 6:14:36 PM PST by Texas Fossil ((Texas is not where you were born, but a Free State of Heart, Mind & Attitude!))
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To: presidio9
It is known that dogs form attachments to humans through elevated levels of oxytocin, the "bonding hormone" active in human to human bonding. It probably mediates the effect reported here.
60 posted on 01/13/2016 6:14:44 PM PST by hinckley buzzard
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