Faithful, kind, affectionate, loyal - all this about dogs that know their owners, like no other. Imagine what kind of secrets favorites could tell, knowing how to talk.
It is not for nothing that the dog is considered a friend of man, because these animals know about the habits of the owner, his mood and even his state of health. This is confirmed not only by the owners of the quadrupeds, but also by scientists who conducted a number of studies. Believe me, after the information given below, you will look at dogs differently.
1. The dog understands when the owner is going to leave
For animals, a serious stress is the situation when the owners go somewhere, so they clearly catch the signs of an approaching trip. They will definitely notice when things gather, packets are packed and so on. Interestingly, in some pets the feeling of inner anxiety is manifested by heavy breathing and trembling in the body. Scientists believe that dogs are afraid of non-return of the owners. Useful advice: if you want to help the animal, then include classical music. Experiments have shown that on many dogs this acts as a sedative.
2. The dog feels when the owner is going home
Many people confirm that their pets remember the daily routine and know when they come back from work. If you come home every day at four o'clock, then the animal is already half past four will be at the fence or near the door. When the owner leaves for a while, the animal will still expect it according to plan. It is appropriate to recall the film "Hatiko".
3. Dogs understand whether their innocent gaze
Scientists conducted research and determined that when a person looks at a pet dog, the hormone oxytocin is produced in his body. Apparently, that's why dogs love to look at their master with their gentle eyes, when they want to get something. By the way, the same hormone in the body is produced when a person looks at a small child.
4. Dogs know those whom the host does not like
When a person experiences negative emotions for that, his breathing changes, there is a slight tension in the body and pheromones are released. All this is noticed by the dog, who also can, as a support, show aggression towards the enemies of his master.
5. The dog determines the intentions of the person
Animals not only catch the smallest smells and sounds, but also the signals of the body, almost imperceptible to a person. A pet determines when a person wants to take a leash or points to an object with his eyes. This was proved by experiment, when the animal easily determined the place where food was located from the person's viewpoint.
6. The dog knows where its owner was
Dogs are able to catch all the volatile organic compounds that a person "clings" to himself when he touches any objects or passes by something. Dogs smell an average of 1000 times better than people. Scientists believe that the dog is able to restore the events of the day, which survived its master.
7. Dogs diagnosed with cancer
Studies have proven the ability of dogs to detect the presence of cancer in humans. Animals are taught to identify different types of cancer by sniffing out the chemicals that are secreted by cancer cells. According to the conducted experiments, it was possible to establish that dogs with an accuracy of 88% determine breast cancer and in 99% of cases - lung cancer.
8. A dog knows about the generosity of his master
Pets can perform observations and draw conclusions. University scientists in Milan conducted experiments, during which people were divided into two groups: some shared with poor food, and others - asked them to leave. Behind all this, the dogs watched. After that, all participants called themselves to animals, and most of them ran to people who showed their generosity.
9. The dog knows when the owner needs protection
Scientists have determined that dogs are able to feel the adrenaline that is produced in the body of a person when he is afraid, for example, while walking on a dark alley or staying alone at home. Animals at this time become more vigilant, protecting their master. Often dogs guard small children, trying generally not to depart from them.
10. The dog understands when the master is not in the mood
Even after long training a person can not read the gestures and facial expressions of people as well as dogs, which easily determine the emotional state of the host. Experiments have shown that four-legged friends without any problems in expressing their face determine whether the person is sad or not, no matter whether they are doing it live or by photo. Pets are able to empathize, therefore they will approach the person who cries more quickly, than to the one who has fun.
11. A dog knows that its owners are at loggerheads
Experiments have shown that even if people do not shout in the presence of a dog, she will still know about the conflict. They determine this by the abrupt intonation of the voice, the tension of the poses and irritation, which manifests itself in small things and is not even noticeable to other people. The dog is a great psychologist, from whom you can not hide anything. By the way, there were cases when, during long quarrels of their owners, the animal began to ache and went on to the mend, when the situation was getting better.
12. A dog feels that the host is sick
Four-legged friends can work better than a doctor, because they can be trained to sniff out different symptoms, ranging from headaches and ending with a drop in blood sugar. There are dogs that can warn the owner and others about the offensive of a person with an epileptic attack. An interesting fact is that in one hospital in Hawaii there are dogs that determine urinary tract infections in paralyzed people who can not talk.