"Dogs' Ability to Catch Yawns from Humans Explored"
Research shows that dogs can contagiously yawn in response to humans, similar to how humans yawn when they see, hear, or think about yawning. While some studies suggest a link between contagious yawning in dogs and empathy or social bonding, there is no scientific consensus on the exact meaning behind this behavior. Studying dog yawns is challenging due to factors such as spontaneous yawning and stress, and there is ongoing debate about whether contagious yawning in dogs is directly connected to empathy.