Dogs can sense fear in humans through a combination of their keen sense of smell, ability to read body language and facial expressions, and their instincts as social animals. When a human is afraid, their body releases certain chemicals and pheromones that dogs can detect with their sensitive noses. Additionally, humans may exhibit physical cues such as tense body posture, rapid breathing, or a high-pitched voice when they are afraid, which dogs can pick up on. Dogs are also adept at reading facial expressions and can sense changes in a person's demeanor that indicate fear. Overall, dogs are highly attuned to their human companions and can often pick up on subtle cues that indicate when someone is feeling fearful.