ASU study suggests we might not understand our dog’s thoughts

The Brief

  • An ASU doctoral student is performing a study to analyze if dog owners really understand what their dogs are thinking.
  • Holly Molinaro says her study has shown people often miss the point.
  • While traditional signals might tip us off to what our dogs are feeling, other variables can influence that perception.

TEMPE, Ariz. Do you know what your dog is thinking?

Most pet owners would probably say yes, but a new study from Arizona State University says think again. You may not know your dog that well after all.

What we know:

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