Dogs Don't Notice Nutty Behavior in People

 "The family hound is a lot better at seeing past nutty human behaviors and a lot less like humans than previously thought, according to a new study.

Previous research had suggested that dogs can distinguish between rational and irrational acts by dogs and humans -- the latter being something like pointing to the location of food with your toe when your hands are free to do the same.

But new research from Germany concludes that dogs don't really pick up on rationality.

Instead, they cut to the chase and pay attention to the matters that most concern them, like food or toys."
via Discovery News /read more