Dogs prefer belly rubs over treats

AOL News Lifestyle ^ | August 16, 2016 | Sean Dowling, Buzz60

[2ndDivisionVet]

When it comes to dogs, do you think they prefer a nice belly rub or a delicious treat?

While the dog from the Beggin' Strips commercial is always thrilled about devouring his treat, chances are he actually would have preferred a nice pat on the head, according to new research.

Scientists at Emory University wanted to see if dogs value human companionship more than food. This led them to conduct brain scans of 15 dogs while presenting objects paired with rewards.

For example, after the dogs were shown a toy car, their owners would praise them....

[ottbmare]

I’ve never understood why dogs want their bellies rubbed anyway. Does nothing for me.

[NohSpinZone]

My dog is a chow-hound first and foremost, but she’ll whine plenty for attention and rubbing.

[Ditter]

Dogs learn words, I Am often amazed!

[chris37]

Mine gets both every day.

[ETL]

[Paladin2]

Depends on if the dog is a Lab. It could be both.

[ETL]

[afraidfortherepublic]

I can understand this. I prefer back rubs over cake!

[ETL]

[trisham]

Great pics!

[ETL]

[Pravious]

!@(#*@ aol.com.

I clicked on that link and was assaulted by multiple windows of “TRUMP IS DANGEROUS FOR AMERICA!” propaganda.

[Freestate316]

Our Corgi is addicted to dehydrated sweet potato fries, and would eat like a piranha if we let her. She loves belly rubs, but food comes first!

[Boogieman]

Well, if you had eight nipples on your belly, you might sing a different tune...

[AFreeBird]

That’s a load of crap. Belly rub, or bacon. No frick’n contest. Cookie, bone, whatever.... It doesn’t matter.

Treat wins! Then belly rub.

Dogs have their priorities straight.

[ETL]

Here’s a link to a site I know you will like...

http://barkpost.com/dog-gifs-so-cute-they-might-kill-you/

[smokingfrog]

right

[trisham]

I love it! Thanks!

[ETL]

[trisham]

Amazing! Thanks, ETL! :)