The old generation often says: Dogs don't bite their aunts, do you know why? - Dog's "own family" identification
The older generation often summed up a phenomenon in life in a simple sentence: "Dogs don't bite their aunts". Behind this sentence lies a subtle emotional connection between dogs and humans. So, how do dogs distinguish between "their own family"? Let's take a look.
1. Dog's loyalty and protection
Before discussing why dogs don't bite their aunts, we must first understand the nature of dogs. Dogs are one of the first animals domesticated by humans and have an inextricable emotional connection with humans. They are loyal to their owners and have a strong sense of belonging to their families. This instinct of loyalty and protection makes the dog have obvious behavioral differences when facing "own family" and "outsiders".
2. Sensory recognition in dogs
Dogs have a fairly well-developed sensory system, and they perceive their surroundings through their sense of smell, hearing, and sight. Among them, the sense of smell plays a crucial role in the dog's ability to distinguish between home and strangers. Dogs have a much more olfactory sensitivity than humans, and they can identify familiar family members by sniffing their owners. When the uncle becomes a member of the family, his smell will also be familiar and accepted by the dog, so the dog naturally does not regard it as an "enemy".
3. Emotional cognition of dogs
In addition to sensory recognition, dogs create an emotional connection through interaction with their owners. In a long period of time together, the dog will gradually understand the owner's emotions and intentions, forming a tacit understanding. When the uncle establishes a deep emotional connection with the owner, this emotion is also transmitted to the dog. The dog is able to sense the kindness and warmth of his uncle, so he sees him as his own family.
Fourth, the social attributes of dogs
Dogs, as social animals, have a strong social attribute. In the world of dogs, there is a strong bond and interaction between family members. When the uncle becomes part of the family, he will be involved in interactions with the dog, such as feeding, petting, playing, etc. These interactions allow the dog to see his aunt as part of his group, creating a sense of belonging and identity.
5. Wisdom and judgment of dogs
While dogs can't think as complex as humans, they have a natural sense of intelligence and judgment. In dealing with their owners, dogs learn how to judge strangers' intentions and emotions. When the uncle comes to the house, if he behaves in a friendly, gentle manner, and is not threatening or hostile to the dog, then the dog will consider him his own family. Conversely, if the uncle is hostile or threatening towards the dog, then the dog may also develop defensive or aggressive behavior.
6. Summary and insight
The old generation often said that "dogs don't bite their aunts", which is actually a vivid description of the emotional connection in life. Through sensory recognition, emotional cognition, social attributes, and intelligent judgment, dogs can accurately distinguish between family members and strangers. This subtle emotional connection gives us a deeper understanding of the emotional bond between humans and animals.
Hopefully, this article will resonate with you and make you cherish your emotional communication with your pet even more. When we develop a deep emotional bond with our pets, they also return the favor with loyalty and protection. Let's work together to bring more love and warmth to these lovely lives!
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