You might be reading your dog’s moods wrong

Context may lead people to misread canine emotions, a small study suggests

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Human perception of canine emotions is strongly influenced by the overall context, not just body language such as wagging tails or licking lips, a study shows. The finding suggests that people may misinterpret how a dog is feeling.

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Many dog owners can tell how