Emotions In You and Your Dog

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Patricia McConnell, Ph.D.

What’s the same, and what’s different?  Recent advances in biology have underscored how much of our emotional lives are shared by our four-legged best friends, although it’s also important to be aware of the differences.  However, we all experience emotions, but don’t always understand them.  What are emotions?  Do people and dogs share facial expressions when communicating their emotions and if so, how?  Fear, anger, happiness, love, grief, jealousy and sympathy are all human emotions.  Do dogs have these as well?  We’ll talk about how an understanding of emotions in people and dogs can enrich the lives of both of you.

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