Can Dogs Sense How Humans Feel?

Question

As they say humans are smart but dogs are smarter, can dogs sense humans feelings?

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Comments

yes I totally agree that dogs can sense how humans feel. This is because they can read our body language, tone of voice, and even the way we smell. It is also because they know us as humans, and we have this special bond with the dogs. It says in one of the paragraphs that if we are feeling anxious or stressed, dogs can pick up on our emotional cues, which is true. I have a dog, and I can say that they do in fact provide support and can sense emotion when something is wrong. I do think it's interesting though if certain dog breeds can be more sensitive to human emotions, which is something that can maybe be looked at at another time.

Answer 1

Yes actually, dogs can sense human emotions using cues like facial expressions, body language, vocal tones, and even scents! Studies show they can distinguish between positive and negative feelings and often react to provide comfort or support, especially when they sense sadness or stress. This emotional sensitivity likely evolved through domestication and really helps strengthen the personal bonds between humans and dogs. For more information, check out this article I linked below from Cambridge Core. 

https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/evolutionary-human-sciences/article/dogs-functionally-respond-to-and-use-emotional-information-from-human-expressions/BFA8227B714FFA69F4BC439D9B8E1337