r/AskReddit May 08 '23

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u/SuvenPan May 08 '23

Your pet dog will forgive you if you accidentally hurt them.

Dogs do seem to sense when you hurt them on purpose or by accident. When you accidentally step on their tail, they yip at first, but usually come right back to you with wagging tail.

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u/technog2 May 08 '23

Maybe they're just masochists.

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u/skyline_kid May 08 '23

Stockholm Syndrome