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Dog Was Acting ‘Guilty’ When Woman Got Home, She Soon Discovered Why

Dog Was Acting ‘Guilty’ When Woman Got Home, She Soon Discovered Why

Summary

A dog named Zeena in Melbourne acted "guilty" when her owner returned home. The owner found that Zeena had torn apart a box of tissues and shared the incident on TikTok. Scientific studies suggest dogs might not actually feel guilt; their behaviors could be reactions to being scolded.

Key Facts

  • Zeena is a therapy dog in Melbourne, Australia, helping children in need.
  • The incident was shared on TikTok under the username @zeena.therapy.dog.
  • Zeena was seen acting sheepish after tearing up tissues at home.
  • Her owner humorously captioned the TikTok video about Zeena's behavior.
  • A study in "Applied Animal Behaviour Science" found dogs may not genuinely feel guilt.
  • Researchers suggest a "guilty" look might be a response to an owner’s reprimand.
  • The TikTok video of Zeena became popular with viewers entertained by her actions.
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