There are people who are more than dogs and others who prefer to share their life with a cat. The truth is that, despite being magnificent companions, they are very different animals, so it is logical that we can feel more affinity for one than for the other. For example, cats tend to be more independent, but also affectionate in their own way. Of course, those who live with one know that sometimes they have to risk being judged. But beware, since with dogs we may also feel observed and judged, at least when our skills may be more or less beneficial for them.
Is is the conclusion of a studyrecently published in Behavioral Process by scientists from Japan Society of Sciences and the Kyoto University. In it, they studied the behavior of a group of 30 dogs while some humans tried to open a jar
On some occasions they opened it easily, while on others they could not. Afterwards, they would try again, under the watchful eye of the dogs, who would focus only on those who had previously achieved it with ease. However, this behavior was only observed if the jar had food. If he was empty, they didn’t care enough. In the end, they will not be so different from cats.
Dogs judge if you are incompetent
The accusing faces of the cats while they seem to judge us are a classic. They are not as common with dogs, but these scientists wanted check if something similar happens.
Therefore, they performed the aforementioned experiment, in which the human participants, as harsh as it sounds, were divided into competent and incompetent. Thus, they saw that, when it came to providing food for them, the dogs were more likely to approach the competent ones, leaving the incompetent ones as lost causes. That doesn’t mean they love them any less. Your dog will continue to appreciate you even if you are a bit clumsy. But, if there is someone else at home, he may prefer to approach that person for certain tasks.
But from this study another even more interesting fact is extracted. And it is that the bitches they judged humans more intensely than males. This is interesting, because when these types of studies of animal behavior are carried out, not much attention is usually paid to sex. Now we know that it is an important detail, at least in this facet of dogs.
Therefore, if you have a dog at home, practice opening boats when she is not there. If not, nothing happens either, but don’t feel bad later because of her disinterest.