Dogs are more self-aware than we thought, scientists find

Dog owners might be surprised to learn that their companions are more self-aware than they initially thought.

A recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports has revealed the “convincing evidence of body awareness” in dogs, suggesting that our furry friends are conscious of how their bodies interact with the world around them, with the intelligence to adapt to that awareness.

A dog knows itself.

To make things clear, “body awareness” isn’t the same as “self…