Dog owners believe that their pooches are psychic

A new study has revealed that a majority of Brits claim that their canines have used mystic powers to predict the weather, spot unsuitable partners, and even pick the winner of the Eurovision Song Contest.

Adem Fehmi, a canine behaviourist at pet care site Rover.com, which conducted the study, said: "Dogs are known for having strong senses - from their incredible sense of smell to their sensitive hearing. Their intuition is not something to be taken for granted either - as it can be just as prominent."

Owners say, when dogs have a premonition, their ears prick up and they get people's attention by barking or giving them their paw.

Fehmi added: "Just like humans, dogs are individuals and so the way they express their emotions and how they relay what their senses are telling them varies from dog to dog and - more common than not - circumstance to circumstance."

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