08/04/2024
What happens when you step on your dog's tail? Do you apologize to your dog and he understands?
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If you accidentally stepped on your dog’s tail, you may wonder whether your dog will understand if you apologize to him.
Do dogs apologize to each other? A study has revealed some interesting findings after observing dogs undergo conflict and reconciliation efforts.
The results seem to suggest that, after conflict, dogs appear "to apologize" and the effort seems to be made for the purpose of restoring peace.
It's as if its meant to reduce any stress associated with uncertainty about future conflicts, points out Kristie Miller, a research fellow in philosophy at the University of Sydney, Australia in an article on Psychology Today.
While we may not know whether dogs understand apologies in the same we do, one thing is for sure: it certainly feels good to tell our dogs "I'm sorry," especially when your dog licks you back as if to say: "We're still good my friend, no worries!"
