Dog can 'read humans like a book' – groundbreaking study reveals hidden depth of canine care

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Man's best friend can read us like a book – even when we're not shouting "walkies", a groundbreaking study has revealed.The research found the unique relationship between man and dog is built on mutual trust and a continuous interpretation of man's subtle gestures and movements.The findings, published in the journal Human Relations, have reshaped how we understand dogs – suggesting they don't just react to human cues, but read and respond to us in a way that is highly complex and one that can play an active role in our care.Focusing on trained assistance dogs, the research shows dogs are far more tuned in to human behaviour than previously understood.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say It found that dogs do far more than carry out practical tasks – instead providing "continuous care" without the need for speech and built on mutual trust and understanding."Care work is the result of bodily interaction, meaning small gestures and the working dog's sensitivity to interpreting people and...

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