The BBC is reporting a study that found dogs will "catch" yawns from people, which may indicate that when you think your dog reads your thoughts, you may not be totally wrong.
"The copying activity suggests that canines are capable of empathising with people, say the researchers who recorded dogs' behaviour in lab tests.
"The copying activity suggests that canines are capable of empathising with people, say the researchers who recorded dogs' behaviour in lab tests.
Until now, only humans and their close primate relatives were thought to find yawning contagious."
Seems like Mochi is in for a little "animal testing" this evening. If I wait until I know he's already sleepy, does that skew the result?
Bonus: The BBC has an open call for video of anyone who can make their dog "catch" their yawns. How would you like to be on the receiving end of that spam-stream?
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