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How Dogs Smell Emotions: Signs, Human Bond & Street Dogs – HUFT | FO399 Raj Shamani

Aug 25, 2025
Rashi Narang, the Founder & CEO of Heads Up For Tails, passionately discusses the deep bond between humans and dogs. She shares insights on why street dogs are often smarter and how they communicate their emotions. The conversation dives into the misconceptions about certain dog breeds and the emotional intelligence of canines. Rashi explains the importance of understanding dog behavior over punishment and reveals surprising facts, like dogs' ability to detect cancer and their instinct to sense human emotions.
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INSIGHT

Origins Of The Human–Dog Bond

  • Dogs and humans formed a mutual relationship 20–30,000 years ago starting from friendlier wolves approaching settlements.
  • Humans then selectively bred traits like loyalty and usefulness to create distinct dog breeds.
INSIGHT

Why Indian Street Dogs Excel

  • Indian street dogs (indies) show exceptional intelligence and adaptability to complex environments.
  • Rashi argues indies deserve equal consideration and adoption compared with pedigree breeds.
ADVICE

Read Calming Signals Before Punishing

  • Learn dog body language and respect calming signals like lip licking or turning away.
  • Avoid punishing growls because punishment escalates to bites; instead interpret growling as a boundary.
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