Can dogs really smell our emotions?

Answer 1

Not he emotions but hormones released into air during an emotion

Answer 2

No, dogs cant smell emotions. They can only sense our emotions.Fear, anger, frustration, depression, and pain are just some of the emotions that dogs sense. These emotions effect our pets almost the same way children are affected.

Answer 3

Instead of using the word 'smell' I can say they 'feel' our emotions. They observe us keenly and know our moods and emotions and respond accordingly. Like when you are feeling kinda down, they come near you and try to make you feel better by their love. Scientifically also, when we are emotional a distinct smell emits, which human nose may not be able to pick up but sure enough dogs can pick up that 'smell'.

Answer 4

I can't prove that they do - but I believe that it is true. We are complex creatures, and our endocrine systems are closely linked to emotional state. I certainly don't think it's beyond the realm of possiblity that a dog, with its keen sense of smell, can sense the changes our bodies undergo when our emotions fluctuate.

Answer 5

I don't think that they can "smell" them, but they sure can sense them. When I was going through some things, my dogs sure did know and they tried everything they could to make me feel better. They also know when I am stressed.

Answer 6

ya know, I used to think my dog had no clue to my moods. When I was down, he seemed more hyper. Now I realize that he is trying to draw me out and distract me... I realzied this recently after a MVA where I was injured. I was worried about him being all hyper while I was in pain and low and behold... he totally backed off. I now realize, looking back, he has always known my moods, he just doesn't sulk away, when I am in a bad one, so I didn't notice.

Answer 7

In my opinion and from what I hear they can my dog I think can read me better than my own boyfriend she comes to me and cuddles with me when I am mad or sad even when I am sick or feel bad she lays with me and keeps me warm same as with my daughter she lays with her to protect her sometimes.

Answer 8

aww thats so cute. My dogs use to lick my tears off my face to if i changed into crying and if i burried my head interior the pillow he ought to dig to attempt to discover me tomake me sense more advantageous acceptable. then i ought to carry him and love him up alot.. and if i changed into ever sick he ought to easily stay by making use of my aspect the completed time. wasn't attracted to roaming the domicile or playing such as his toys he ought to easily lay down with me and stay. if ever i moved he ought to perk up and watch intently .

Answer 9

to a certain extent they can -- when you are scared you let out phermones that they can smell -- so they play with your emotions and growl at you --

Answer 10

well, they can't smell but can sense our emotions..some dogs can even noe when we are sad,happy or angry...when they noe u're happy..they will tend to feel happy too!..yepp..hope i helped!