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The Truth About Dog Whisperers: Real Skills or Just Hype?

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Lost in a sea of barks and whimpers, you might have wondered: “Can I communicate better with my dog? Could a ‘dog whisperer’ help, and are they for real?” They claim to interpret canine body language and signals to establish a stronger connection between humans and their furry friends. But as with many things that … Read more

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Do Dogs See Us as Gods or Just Another Pack Member?

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There is an old saying that dogs think we’re gods, and cats think they’re gods. But is that true? Do dogs think we’re gods? Our dogs are unlikely to be intelligent enough to form the concept of a god. Dogs lack a large prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for asking abstract questions … Read more