Dogs Can Tell When You’re Keeping Snacks From Them On Purpose

This one is for all the dog teasers. There is new research that proves your dog can tell specifically when you are intentionally keeping food from them versus when you are “accidentally” unable to feed them. As an article about the study notes, “the findings could mean that dogs possess an aspect of cognition often considered unique to humans: the ability to acknowledge the inner workings of others.”

The research suggests one explanation for why dogs excel at providing companionship for humans. Unless you keep diabolically teasing your dog with treats, of course.