Your dog wants your food!

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Does your puppy turn his nose up at his own chow — because he wants some of whatever it is that you’re having? A study found that, when it comes to food, dogs recognize human social signals about what’s good. Researchers let pet dogs choose between two plates, one with a single piece of food and the other with six pieces. Unsurprisingly, the animals generally went for the larger portion. But when a human being showed a clear liking for the smaller plate, the canines also went for the skimpier choice. The dogs apparently recognized and responded to the humans’ social cues.