Scientists' opinion on if gratitude is typical to dogs
Different researchers have done a lot of experiments to find out if and how dogs can be grateful. Researcher Annika Huber says that dogs have more emotions and animals see the difference between pain and joy and also have empathy.
Professor Gregory Burns says that animals also have some similarities in sensual perception. By studying the dog's brain with the help of special equipment, he proved that the animal's brain is capable of different emotions, the same as in humans.
The researcher Michael Taborski has studied the importance of mutual help in the life of animals. Dogs are sympathetic and kind, they have such a wonderful feeling of worrying about others.
"Hugs" and "kisses”.Some of the animals do not like hugs, while others like them. Famous trainer Caesar Millan said that dogs do not lie, and their feelings are expressed through bodily actions. A normal stroke on the head or good phrases are important to them. Dogs try to express their gratitude by hugging and kissing.
This comes from childhood, when, as a puppy, the dog was licked and pressed by his mother. The dog remembers these actions and now tries to give something to thank his breadwinner. It adjoins the master, puts his front paws on his shoulders. All this is very similar to the hug we do. This direct contact is a very important way to communicate in nature.
Protecting the master
This is a wonderful way, which, according to the dog, helps to demonstrate the extent to which it loves and is grateful to its master. Sometimes, he may get carried away by barking, but this way he expects praise, because he feels that his action is absolutely right.
Subordination and obedience
"Different experiments of researchers show that dogs have excellent skills to understand what a person says. They can memorize a large number of words with which commands are given, and also pay attention to the intonation of the person, helping them to understand the meaning of what is said.
Dogs can memorize the meaning of many words at will, because of frequent communication with humans, but they can't speak for themselves," said Adam Mikloshi, author of his work "Behavior, evolution and cognitive abilities of a dog.
Specific look
Dogs can express gratitude through their eyes. When a dog looks for a long time with a warm and penetrating look at its master, it causes both to increase the hormone of attachment and trust. Japanese scientists explained that the same feelings appear between a mother and a child who was just born. Reducing anxiety, the hormone oxytocin causes a feeling of calm and satisfaction.
The most famous trainer Caesar Milan points out that dogs show gratitude all the time when they look into our eyes and are softened by calm management.They don't express it in words, but try to show their emotions in other ways.
Being close to the master
One of the signs of gratitude and love - the dog finds a place near you. Maybe the dog is resting and maybe he is not interested in you at the moment. But, if you go to another place or move from bed to chair, you will immediately notice that the dog is again next to you, he likes to be near you. This dog's attitude towards you is a reward that you are present in his life, pets do not like to be alone.
To be happy to meet you
Another kind of gratitude to dogs when they are happy to meet. The master, coming to the house, sees a dog running from all legs, to meet a joyful waving his tail. For the dog it is a whole bouquet of joyful emotions, to see again its dear master, showing his gratitude.
