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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Vishwam Sankaran

Dogs can tell when humans want to give them treats, study suggests

Humane Society International

Dogs are capable of understanding human intentions and reacting accordingly, a new study published on Wednesday suggests.

The findings of the behavioral study, presented in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, suggest dogs show more patience when people are clumsy or incapable of feeding them compared to when they are unwilling and choose to tease.

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