THE dogswho have always been man’s life companions, are known for their empathy and intuition towards the people around them. Scientific studies have confirmed that these animals are capable of sensing chi behaves well or badly towards their owners and to react accordingly.
An experiment conducted on a group of dogs has in fact revealed that the animals not only recognize people who treat them well, but are also capable of detecting who has hostile or rude behavior towards their owners, choosing to interact more positively with those who behaved kindly.
In a study conducted by researchers at Kyoto University, dogs were exposed to situations in which people behaved in a friendly or aggressive manner towards their owners. The results showed that the dogs were much more receptive towards those who had shown positive and friendly behavior, while rejecting or showing hostility towards those who had behaved rudely.
This shows that dogs are not only capable of associating certain behaviors with specific people, but also remember the actions of those who behaved badly, creating a form of “social memory” that guides them in future interactions.
They have shown themselves to be more affectionate towards people who do not deceive them
Other experiments, such as those conducted by the University of Tokyo, have further corroborated this theory, demonstrating that dogs are able to recognize even when deceived or deceived by humans.
In one of these experiments, dogs showed themselves more affectionate towards people who had acted transparently and honestly, while they reacted with anger or disinterest towards those who had deceived them, indicating a strong emotional connection and a sense of natural justice in their behaviors.
These studies not only confirm the emotional intelligence of dogs, but also demonstrate that, despite not having a clear concept of “good” and “bad”, they are able to recognize behaviors that directly influence their well-being and that of their owners. The ability to distinguish between trustworthy people and those who are not is part of an instinct that protects not only themselves, but also the people they are connected to.
