Anyone who has ever owned a dog been greeted with a wagging tail and barks of delight would say, of course, their dog loves them.

But science has been more hesitant to attribute emotion to certain animal behavior. Maybe a dog only cares about the food they are about to get? Maybe a dog has been trained to behave in this way? What about dogs who dont have a friendly human in their life?

Behavioral scientist Clive Wynne was trained to think this way as well. But through his recent research, his thinking has evolved. He says a dogs ability to love is precisely what makes them a unique species.

Clive Wynnes new book is Dog is Love: Why and How Your Dog Loves You.

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