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In the eyes of dog owners, the answer to this question may not be of great importance. However, there are some who hold a different view, and this answer could significantly alter the fates of many. Indeed, these individuals are members of the United States military.

While the U.S. military has yet to develop a supersoldier serum, their investment in scientific research has been substantial. This includes the issue we are discussing today, where the military has already found an answer in the veterinary field, even before the scientific community has fully resolved it.

In 2015, the U.S. military secretly invested in Emory University, known as "the Southern Harvard," to fund a range of military research projects. One of these projects was to expedite the research of Dr. Gregory Berns, a neurology professor at the university, to determine:

"What scent is most intriguing to dogs?"

Don't assume that the U.S. military is simply throwing money around without purpose. Imagine the implications on the battlefield if they could control a dog's actions with such precision. Not to mention the potential to breed highly obedient working dogs. In summary, this research holds immense significance.

Research Report

We all know that certain scents can evoke specific memories in humans, such as the scent of perfume on a wife's body that always brings a man back home.

Dr. Berns, of course, is aware that dogs have a more acute sense of smell than humans, so their reactions to certain scents would naturally be more pronounced.

Dr. Berns conducted brain scans on 12 specially trained dogs, exposing them to the following scents during the scanning process:

Their own scent

The scent of a dog they did not know

The scent of a familiar dog

The scent of an unknown human

The scent of their owner

To ensure the accuracy of the test, all dog scents were collected from the anal glands and reproductive areas, while human scents were obtained from the armpits. To further guarantee accuracy, the dogs and humans providing the scents were not allowed to clean themselves in any way for 48 hours, including bathing or washing their hands.

The test revealed that all 12 dogs were most interested in the scents of "strange dogs and their owners." When exposed to these scents, the dogs' brains triggered intense emotional responses. The scent of "familiar dogs" ranked second.

Dr. Berns believes that dogs show a strong interest in unfamiliar dogs, which is consistent with their attitude towards their owners. When the test team presented the scent of the owner to the dogs, their emotional responses in the brain were extremely intense, much like the surge of emotions you feel when you open the door to your home after a long day at work.

"Dogs are highly sensitive to their owners' scents, and in most cases, they are more interested in their owners than in unfamiliar dogs," Dr. Berns said. The test team also found that the dogs showed little interest in the other scents tested.

This is likely due to the daily interactions between owners and their dogs, such as feeding and playing. Although the owner's scent may seem like an "unfair advantage" compared to the other scents, who could blame a dog for having such a strong attachment to their human companion? After all, being the best friend to humans is something to be proud of, and such reactions are perfectly understandable!