Scientists have found a surprising explanation for the fact why the dog always goes on the heels of the owner! Bashny.Net

Many of those who have a dog that will confirm that at times it is impossible even for a moment to get away from annoying harassment pet that walks on his heels for you day and night. Some believe that in this way the animal shows his boundless love for the owner, while others believe that it is tiring when for you everywhere should be a kind of "tail».

This aspect of behavior peculiar not all dogs, but nevertheless quite common, regardless of breed and age of the animal. If you try to analyze this habit and to take into account several scientific facts can come to the following conclusions about.



One possible explanation is that the dog is being gregarious animals, perceives his master or as a pack leader, for whom one should always follow, either as a lower-ranking animals, who need to maintain constant surveillance.

Another explanation for this behavior can be truly desire to protect the rights and be close to him as an expression of affection and warm feelings. Scientists conducted an experiment and found that the dogs really love the person and see it as a family member. To find out, we had to scan the brains of dogs with the help of MRI device, paying particular attention to the response to various stimuli. It was the voice of strangers and animals, his master's voice, and smells like the familiar, and those who felt the animal for the first time. The unit was clearly seen that when the dog hears his master's voice, or catches a familiar smell in her brain begins to actively work area is responsible for the "reward».

Thus, the scientists were able to establish that the dog really feel the love of their owners, and it's not just fiction dog lover.

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