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Do Dogs Love Us or do They Just Want Treats?

It's time to learn the truth once and for all.

Aired 02/12/2020

NOVA

Do Dogs Love Us or do They Just Want Treats?

Clip: Season 47 Episode 2 | 3m 59sVideo has Closed Captions

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.

Aired 02/12/2020

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