Netflix documentary "Inside the Mind of a Dog" reveals the complexity of a dog's mind through interviews with researchers, and trainers.
It is currently on the top 10 of Netflix top viewership charts worldwide.
It explores the mental and emotional world of dogs through scientific research, behavioral studies, and expert perspectives in ethology and neuroscience.
The documentary delves into the history of dogs, their training, communication, and the evolution of the human-dog relationship, addressing questions about what dogs think, how they perceive the world, and how they express emotions.
The documentary showcases dogs' powerful sense of smell, their ability to understand human commands, and experience of emotions like jealousy, love, and anxiety.
Dogs and humans share a mutual connection through eye contact, which triggers the release of oxytocin, the "love hormone," creating a bond similar to the one between parents and children.
Dogs can manipulate humans by engaging in sustained eye contact, causing an increase in oxytocin levels for both parties.
Sources: Playtech, NewsMonkey, Salon, IndiaTimes
This article was written in collaboration with Generative AI news company Alchemiq.