We should smile at our dogs
New research suggests dogs can distinguish between human emotions, prompting advice on how to interact with them
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Source diversity sample: eurekalert.org · EurekAlert! · The Telegraph · Time Magazine · Science News · Phys.org · Ars Technica · The Guardian.
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Where it stands
Researchers have established that dogs can tell the difference between human fear and sadness. This finding is based on MRI studies that show dogs' brains respond differently to these emotions. The Guardian and Phys.org both note that brain scans suggest dogs can distinguish between fearful and angry or sad human faces.
The BBC advises that we should smile at our dogs. This advice follows the initial findings. The BBC does not explain why smiling is recommended.
The BBC's advice to smile at dogs is not contradicted by any outlet. The BBC does not explain why smiling is recommended. The current state of reporting is that dogs can distinguish between human emotions, and the BBC advises smiling at dogs.
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Coverage (9)
- Dogs can distinguish between human fear and sadness eurekalert.org · 6h ago
- Dogs can distinguish between human fear and sadness EurekAlert! · 6h ago
- How your dog can tell if you are happy or feeling ruff The Telegraph · 6h ago
- Your Dog Really Can Tell When You're Happy Time Magazine · 6h ago
- Sad or afraid? Dogs may be able to read your face Science News · 6h ago
- MRI study shows dogs can distinguish between human fear and sadness Phys.org · 6h ago
- Dogs can tell if you’re scared or sad Ars Technica · 6h ago
- Dogs can distinguish between fearful and angry or sad human faces, brain scans suggest The Guardian · 6h ago
- We should smile at our dogs BBC · 6h ago
Answered
What emotions can dogs distinguish between?
Dogs can distinguish between human fear and sadness.
What method was used to determine this?
MRI studies were used to show that dogs' brains respond differently to human fear and sadness.
What advice does the BBC give regarding this finding?
The BBC advises that we should smile at our dogs.
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