According to researchers Erica Feuerbacher, of the University of Florida, and Clive Wynne of Arizona State University, both conductors of this study, in relation to the owner or even to strangers, dogs prefer to be cared for and not cared for. With compliments. The process for arriving at this conclusion was divided into two stages.
In the first, the dogs that had owners were separated into two groups: one would have his actions evaluated with a stranger and the other with his own tutors. Already the dogs of the shelter had the contact with unknown people evaluated. In all the situations, the hairy ones preferred the gestures of affection instead of the compliments.
Already in the second stage, the dogs that had with them responsible made the tests with them. And the rest with strangers. In this phase, the animals went through situations, they were: affection and praise at the same time, only affection and only praise. Once again, unanimously, all dogs stayed close to people for longer when they received affectionate stimuli.
The conclusion of the two scientists who idealized this research was that: the main form of relationship between dogs and humans is that of caring. However, verbalization with pet is important.
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