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How do dog brains work?
Dogs' brains show specific areas lighting up when they see different human expressions. Happy faces activate regions linked to reward, suggesting they find our joy rewarding. This specialisation helps them interpret our feelings, a skill likely honed over thousands of years of living alongside us.
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