Dogs Know When They’re Being Lied To
Dogs weren’t born yesterday! They learn pretty quickly when their human is lying to them. A study in Kyoto, Japan, had humans pretend they had food in a container to get their dogs to approach it. But after two attempts, the dogs realized they were being deceived and stopped trying to reach for the nonexistent snack. Clever!
Dogs Have Busy Ears
A dog’s ears contain 18 distinct muscles, which they use to help them hear better. Their ears are ten times more sensitive than humans. But they also use them to communicate how they feel. If a dog is engaged, their ears will move forward. If they have them pointed back, they’re being playful. But if they’re floppy, they might be shy or scared.
