One study says that dogs know when you are upset and want to help you.
A new report in Learning and Behavior magazine says that dogs not only understand when you are upset but they also want to help you feel better. The study reached this conclusion by conducting research with 34 dogs and their owners. During testing, the owners sat behind a glass door with their dogs on the other side. The owners were told to say "Help!" every 15 seconds, either in a neutral tone or in a distressed tone The researchers found that dogs used to walk through the door to be with their humans. However, when confronted by an owner who seemed distressed, they would go through the door 40 seconds faster .
