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Fido's Not Just Yawning, He's Empathising

 Science & Tech  (tags: research, humans, dogs, contagious yawning )

Sinikka
- 115 days ago - en.epochtimes.com
Dogs find human yawns contagious, suggesting they have a rudimentary capacity for empathy, British scientists said on Wednesday.
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Past Member (0)
Friday August 8, 2008, 6:57 am
BTW - if Fido is barking anxiously or acting excited and nervous - yawning yourself will calm your dog. Try it - it works - I used it with my over anxious, insecure, depressed ex-street dog.
 

Linda B. (50)
Friday August 8, 2008, 2:44 pm
Thanks for the tip, Isabella.

Sinikka - that's a beautiful Shephard.
 
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