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Bark's Glossary

Sensitive Dogs

Emotionally and environmentally intelligent beings capable of reading micro-expressions, processing multiple sensory inputs, and detecting inconsistencies in human communication. Often pathologized for possessing superior observational skills that reveal human communication failures. Their “oversensitivity” typically indicates they’re receiving contradictory signals, unclear expectations, or chaotic environmental input. Not a disorder requiring medication, but a superpower requiring competent communication partners. See also: paying attention, emotional literacy, superior intelligence.

Bark Twain says

Bark's Glossary

Sensitive Dogs

Emotionally and environmentally intelligent beings capable of reading micro-expressions, processing multiple sensory inputs, and detecting inconsistencies in human communication. Often pathologized for possessing superior observational skills that reveal human communication failures. Their “oversensitivity” typically indicates they’re receiving contradictory signals, unclear expectations, or chaotic environmental input. Not a disorder requiring medication, but a superpower requiring competent communication partners. See also: paying attention, emotional literacy, superior intelligence.

Bark Twain says