Pets Feed
  • News
  • Advice
  • Breeds
    • Cat Breeds
    • Dog Breeds
  • Care
  • Health
    • Cats Health
    • Dogs health
  • Dog training
  • Facts
  • Feeding
    • Cats Nutrition & Feeding
    • Dogs Nutrition & Feeding
No Result
View All Result
Pets Feed
No Result
View All Result
Home Facts

Dogs Can Recognize A ‘Bad Person’ And Science Proves It

in Dogs, Facts
0
dogs can recognize bad person science

Last Updated on October 8, 2022 by Pets Feed

Cat or dog? This is a question that can be debated endlessly. But there is one fact about dogs that might change your mind about which animal to choose. You trust your dog, but does he trust you?

At Pets Feed, we love facts, especially animal facts. A study has shown that dogs can understand how reliable a person is in front of them. We want to share this information with you. It turns out that dogs are real sleuths and can warn us to be careful with others.

The study was conducted by scientist Akiko Takaoka from Kyoto University. He and his colleagues wanted to know if a dog would believe someone who knowingly lies to him. The experiment was performed in 3 steps to understand how quickly the animal can determine that it is an unreliable person.

The research team argues that this study is essential for further studying dog behavior. This shows us that dogs are much more likely to interact with honest people, adds John Bradshaw of the University of Bristol.

As part of the experiment, the dog’s owner first pointed at the food container. The animal ran towards him. The man then pointed to the empty container. The dog was deceived and followed the gesture.

We already knew that dogs are interested in objects pointed by the owner. In other words, they correctly understand human gestures. But it turned out that if the gestures are inconsistent, the dog becomes nervous and tense.

Not a single animal approached the furthest empty container: the second time around, they didn’t believe in the deception. The trial involved 34 dogs, and they all showed the same results, reports Animal Cognition magazine. Dogs use their past experiences to determine if a person is worth believing.

Takaoka plans to conduct a similar experiment with wolves – the dogs’ closest relatives. In the meantime, research has shown that dogs are curious about new things, but quickly jump to conclusions about whether a person is still trustworthy.

Extensive research has shown that dogs also understand how their owners relate to others. In one experiment, dog owners sought help from strangers. After that, these strangers were offered to treat the animal. The behavior of the animals surprised everyone.

Pets did not take food from those who behaved rudely with their owners. They preferred to be fed by those who were helping. The dogs were less willing, but still took a treat from people who ignored the request. However, the rude and aggressive participants in the experiment were never able to gain confidence.

Another independent study found similar results: Dogs were shown to be excellent at reading social norms. Likewise, they avoided people who mistreated their masters.

Before that, it was proven that dogs read our emotions. We now know even more about these animals. They can decipher our gestures in order to understand whether to follow our prompts. However, through research, it has been discovered that dogs mostly live in the present, “thinking” about the past or the future only in unusual situations.

But if you cheat on your pet often, they won’t trust or obey you. What if the dog doesn’t like your friends, is there something wrong with your friendship?

How smart is your dog? Share your stories in the comments!

Tags: dogs facts

Related Posts

dog school receives kisses and pets

The Dog Comes To School Every Day So That People Caress Him

0
dog has no idea who made a mess

This Dog Has No Idea Who Made This Mess!

0
rescued dumpster dogs reunite year later

Three Dogs Rescued From Landfill Reunite A Year Later To Recreate Emotional Photo

0
unique faced shelter dog wants someone to love him

Unique-Faced Shelter Dog Just Wants Someone To Love Him

0
dogs sneak garden get makeover

These Dogs Sneak Into The Garden While Their Owner Is In The Shower, To Get A Makeover

0
adopted kitten hide dog brother fur

This Adopted Kitten’s Favorite Place To Hide Is In Her Dog Brother’s Fur

0
dog sleeps weird positions naps

This Dog Always Chooses The Strangest Positions For His Naps

0
great dane dog looks like batman

People Are Obsessed With This Great Dane Who Looks Like Batman

0
Load More

Follow Our Page

Popular Posts

  • family takes cat inside realizes it was there

    The Family Takes Their Cat Inside And Realizes It Was Already There

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • 3-Legged Cat Takes A Kind Woman By The Hand And Insists On Going Home With Her

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • This Cat-Looking Pup Has People Confused

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Puli | Dog Breed Information & Facts – Pictures

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Belgian Shepherd Dogs | Information & Dogs Facts

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • British Shorthair | Cat Breed Information & Facts – Pictures

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0

About Us

Petsfeed: The website dedicated to pets.

Follow Us

  • About Pets Feed
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Sitemap

© 2021 Petsfeed

No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Advice
  • Breeds
    • Cat Breeds
    • Dog Breeds
  • Care
  • Health
    • Cats Health
    • Dogs health
  • Dog training
  • Facts
  • Feeding
    • Cats Nutrition & Feeding
    • Dogs Nutrition & Feeding

© 2021 Petsfeed

error: Content is protected !!