Scientists used brain scans to understand how dogs react to human emotions. The research focused on how canine brains process various expressions, including happiness and fear. A team from the University of Vienna carried out the scans, which show different brain responses to different human emotions.

The study's findings support what many dog owners already believe: dogs can sense their owner's emotions. Further details about the research are available, including the study's publication in a scientific journal.

The study's author discussed the implications of the findings, comparing human abilities to those of primates and suggesting a common ancestor may be responsible for certain abilities.