Every dog owner I know feels sure they can tell how their pet’s feeling – which is pretty remarkable, given that our body language and facial expressions are completely different.
Still, research suggests that sometimes, we get it wrong. For instance, a 2009 paper found that the “guilty” look ascribed to dogs after they’ve misbehaved probably has more to do with being told off than it does actual remorse.
So, what about love?
We may never know whether they feel the bond as we do. But experts feel pretty sure dogs feel empathy with their owners and react to their emotions, and they can miss and
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