Do Dogs Love Us or do They Just Want Treats?
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It's time to learn the truth once and for all.
Researchers use brain imaging to figure out whether dogs love us—or if they just want treats.
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Do Dogs Love Us or do They Just Want Treats?
Clip: Season 47 Episode 2 | 3m 59sVideo has Closed Captions
Researchers use brain imaging to figure out whether dogs love us—or if they just want treats.
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Can Bones Reveal How Dogs Evolved from Wolves?
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Learn more about the evolution of our furry companions. (5m 12s)
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Follow the epic journey of dog domestication and see what science says about dogs’ love. (26s)
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