7. They’re reading our body language

Since we don’t share the same language, dogs and humans have learned to look out for nonverbal cues to figure out each other’s intentions. While we are trying to understand our dog’s body language, dogs are trying to interpret human behaviour too.

This is why owners will often notice their dogs staring at them as they open the cupboard, or put their shoes on.

Dogs look at us expecting the next step and can learn to associate human behaviours with receiving a reward such as getting a treat or going outside.