Decoding Dog Emotions

You might be projecting your own feelings onto your pet without realizing it. A new study from Arizona State University reveals that humans are surprisingly bad at judging canine emotions—because we focus too much on the situation and not enough on the dog. In this video, we break down the "Context Bias" experiment that tricked hundreds of participants and explain why "Anthropomorphism" is a dangerous habit for pet owners and veterinary staff. We cover: The Experiment: How researchers swapped "happy" and "sad" contexts to fool participants. The Findings: Why we ignore body language when the context seems obvious. The Risk: How misinterpreting these signals can lead to welfare issues or dog bites. The Fix: How to train your eye to see the dog, not the story. Read the full article at Lab Manager: https://www.labmanager.com/humans-hav... #DogBehavior #CanineScience #LabManager #VeterinaryScience #DogTraining #AnimalPsychology