This contribution to animal philosophy is an attempt to investigate the human-animal relationship through the observation and description of everyday experience. In doing so, this article addresses three fundamental questions. Firstly, can the experience of canine reality be accurately described using human categories and concepts, even if only by analogy? Secondly, to what extent can we speak of canine language, given their capability for communication? Lastly: do dogs possess metacognitive abilities that enable them to navigate their surroundings and be aware of their own actions and agency?
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