Know Thy Friend

- Dr Keshav Kumar Sharma

What really goes on in the mind of a dog has been a great topic of discussion for many years. While we may never be able to have a conversation with our furry companions, we have made several amazing advances in the study of canine psychology that help us understand them a little better. Even those without a minute of experience in studying canine psychology know that dogs are smarter than people tend to give them credit for. They may not be solving complex math equations, but they’re usually not easily fooled, and they learn very quickly. Our understanding of dog psychology indicates that they can easily understand a wide range of vocal tones. They even experience dreams and share similar sleep patterns as humans! Their brain activity while sleeping also resembles that of a human brain when asleep. Interesting, eh! Here are ten of the most interesting facts about dog psychology.

Why do dogs sit on parked cars, or seek higher ground? why do they keep wandering here and there at night time?