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Dogs and Men: same brain reactions

Dogs and Men: same brain reactions

Devoted dog owners often claim that their pets understand them. A new study suggests they could be right.

By placing dogs in an MRI scanner, researchers from Hungary found that the canine brain reacts to voices in the same way that the human brain does.

Emotionally charged sounds, such as crying or laughter, also prompted similar responses, perhaps explaining why dogs are attuned to human emotions.

Lead author Attila Andics, from the Comparative Ethology Research Group at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, said: "We think dogs and humans have a very similar mechanism to process emotional information."

Eleven pet dogs took part in the study; training them took some time.

"We used positive reinforcement strategies - lots of praise," said Dr Andics.


"There were 12 sessions of preparatory training, then seven sessions in the scanner room, then these dogs were able to lie motionless for as long as eight minutes. Once they were trained, they were so happy, I wouldn't have believed it if I didn't see it."

More here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-26276660
 
Sure but when Fido sniffs a the crotch of a woman he does not know he gets loving attention.
But when I do it, I get punched and an appearance ticket for the courts
 
Sure but when Fido sniffs a the crotch of a woman he does not know he gets loving attention.
But when I do it, I get punched and an appearance ticket for the courts

That's 'cause your tongue is not as long as the dogs'...
 
Devoted dog owners often claim that their pets understand them. A new study suggests they could be right.

By placing dogs in an MRI scanner, researchers from Hungary found that the canine brain reacts to voices in the same way that the human brain does.

Emotionally charged sounds, such as crying or laughter, also prompted similar responses, perhaps explaining why dogs are attuned to human emotions.

Lead author Attila Andics, from the Comparative Ethology Research Group at the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, said: "We think dogs and humans have a very similar mechanism to process emotional information."

Eleven pet dogs took part in the study; training them took some time.

"We used positive reinforcement strategies - lots of praise," said Dr Andics.


"There were 12 sessions of preparatory training, then seven sessions in the scanner room, then these dogs were able to lie motionless for as long as eight minutes. Once they were trained, they were so happy, I wouldn't have believed it if I didn't see it."

More here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-26276660


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Can't remember if I've ever shared my "Penises are like Puppies" theory here on HUBGFE. Hmmmmmm
 
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Can't remember if I've ever shared my "Penises are like Puppies" theory here on HUBGFE. Hmmmmmm

They both like to be petted? You need to shave them when they get shaggy? They always want to come out and play? Not good in social situations? They list goes on...and your own...
 
Post only HAPPY stuff !!!

Post only HAPPY stuff !!!

Negative, sad, political, religious and boring stuff not allowed here. After watching Hof's post just thought to create a happy thread.

All that agree post here and DO NOT hijack this thread.

 
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Good morning Pops. If that is what makes you happy then just dance away.
 
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