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Brain scans reveal what dogs really think of us

 Thanks to recent developments in brain imaging technology, we’re starting to get a better picture of the happenings inside the canine cranium.

That’s right — scientists are actually studying the brains of dogs. And what the studies show is welcome news for all dog owners: Not only do dogs seem to love us back, they actually see us as their family. It turns out that dogs rely on humans more than they do their own kind for affection, protection and everything in between.

What dogs are physically wired to notice about humans  | Follow micdotcom

i am really on the verge of tears because i love dogs so much oh my god