Are cats and dogs aware that we are humans?

They definitely know we're not cats or dogs. John Bradshaw observed that dogs modify their behaviour - they don't behave the same way with us as they do with other dogs. read more

On some level, although we are aware that a dog is not a human, our unconscious mind is placing them into the same category as humans. So, on some level, it’s clear that we know dogs are dogs. I will never mistake a dog for a human, even at a distance, even if the dog is wearing glasses, a fake mustache, and a top hat. read more

Today more than 80 million cats reside in U.S. homes, with an estimated three cats for every dog on the planet. (Watch a video about the secret lives of cats.) Yet there's still a lot we don't know about our feline friends—including what they think of their owners. read more

Both cats and dogs often teach humans to learn to love again and to open their hearts. Dogs are tied to the human emotional field while cats are linked to the human psychic plane/mental field. The two are very different expressions of the Felidae, but both are focused on assisting you. read more