With their wagging tails, lolling tongues, and bright-eyed, trusting gazes, dogs have quickly adapted to life among humans. And unlike their wolf ancestors, dogs have an uncanny ability to communicate with humans; they are especially attuned the emotions of their owners, able to comprehend facial expressions and even express remorse when their owner is upset. When trapped in an uncomfortable situation, dogs will also often seek contact with a human and solicit help.1 But how much of this tendency is due to science, and what implications does this behavior have for humans?
