How dogs love us | Dr. Gregory Berns | TEDxAtlanta

Ever wondered what your dog is thinking? Does he really miss you when you’re gone? Finally, we have the answer, thanks to MRI technology.

Dr. Gregory Berns is revealing how our mind works, helping us to explore unknown connections along the way.

Using advanced brain imaging technologies in his extensive research, Dr. Gregory Berns has helped us better understand human motivation and decision-making. His most recent work explores and details how dogs love us, uncovering the empathy and the bonds we both feel.
Dr Berns' research is frequently the subject of popular media coverage including articles in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Money, Oprah, Forbes, The Financial Times, Wired, The New Scientists and the International Herald Tribune. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller How Dogs Love Us and also speaks frequently on CNN and NPR

[gsk]

I'm not ashamed to say that I love my dog more than most people

[deckedout]

My little dog (a teacup poodle) lived for almost 18 years. She went everywhere with me. I work construction so she rode in my Truck . It was funny she would not let anyone near the truck and tried to nip and barked and growled almost like she knew it was mine and her truck. She followed me around concourse of malls right at my heel without a leash, she also rode my Harley with me tucked into my vest with a little hat and glasses not moving a muscle as we rode. There are probably pictures floating out there on the net. It was the happiest time of my life. The saddest day was the day she died. I am a big strong man and i cried like a little baby for weeks . Tears still flow when i think of her . She loved the beach so she is buried there.

[ArtbyMagic]

I got my first dog at age 40 and decided that I wasted 40 years of my life living my lonely dog less life. Now we are getting a second pup. Best days of our life are filled with dogs.

[denisemanner]

Had a stroke and a brain aneurism followed by brain surgery. My dog never left my side. Two years later my dog suddenly starts giving me nonstop kisses and never leaves my side. Three days of this and I have another stroke. Needless to say he’s now my most valued caregiver! Better than any specialist I’ve seen!

[txsturgis]

We give our dogs a little bit of our time, a bit of food, a small place to sleep. In return, they give us EVERYTHING THEY HAVE.

[exbritishforcespatriotscha]

Had my dog put down 4 weeks ago, broke my heart, he gave me so much love and devotion, more than any human ever gave me.

[lindaname]

My Dad had a heart attack and when he came home from the hospital, our dog, Sport, stayed in the bedroom with him with his head on my Dad's chest everyday for over a month while my Dad was on bedrest. That is love.

[CBRN-]

Dogs are the embodiment of pure love

They love us unconditionally

[grumpybastard]

I was a K9 officer for more than 10 years. The secret is not to train your dog. The secret is to understand your dog. Dogs are like kids. They want to love. They need nourishment. They love to play. They want to be challenged. They need for you to listen to them. They all have separate personalities. They tilt their head when they do not understand or they drop onto their bellies when confused. That is a simple evaluation of dog needs. Learn from your dog. Them learning from you happens at the same time that you are learning from them. Be aware. Pick up on their signals. Their behavior changes with time. They figure you out. Then you figure them out.

[jachu]

I am still grieving on the loss of my dog. I miss her every day.

[sarahbirchall]

I love dogs. I feel so sad when people say, " we lost our dog, we cant replace her. No more dogs for us". You are NOT "replacing" a dog companion, you are giving another dog a chance. A chance of a life. As my first dog got older, I got her a dog companion. She taught the puppy so much. How to behave in the house, on the lead, out at Cafes !! Second dog has now taught my third. Dogs love to Sleep.

[TheCellestiall]

"The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog." ― Mark Twain

[mikebrody]

Pushing 70 here. Disabled vet. Head wounds plus. Been all alone just me and my dog. My love died 2 yrs ago so now it's just me and Bruno. He's beyond beautiful. I'm only alive today STILL because of my dogs 🐕 you rescue a dog but the dog saves YOUR life. Ain't life grand. My dogs have been what's made the whole trip worth it. A LOVE THAT NEVER FAILS OR DIES

[ixiruxa]

I lost my baby girl at nearly age 16. She was a Rottweiler and husky mix. This cat lover cried for days after she died. I nursed her in the last days of her life when she couldn't get up anymore, gave her water. She didn't want to eat anymore. It broke my heart to see her go and would give anything to see her again, my baby girl Kita.

[blackdog]

Dogs have 'co evolved' with us for over 60 000 years. They spend all their time observing our behaviour, anticipating our actions; they know us better than we know ourselves.
Every dog I have had the privilege to give a home to have been the best friends, most generous companions and the most empathetic souls I have ever encountered. Dogs show us how to truly love another and how to live a good life.

[suzannebennett]

When American Sign Language was the primary language used in my home, my dog (who had only known spoken language before) picked up the meanings of several signs on his own (walk, car, hungry and eat). When I realized he had done this, I taught him quite a few other signs. He learned to respond to the sign only version of all of the commands he already knew, and he continued to demonstrate that he understood a great deal of signed communication.

[oceanbluelady]

My dog is not my pet, she is my family & I love her more then anything!

My two dogs are the sole reason I am still alive today. They represent all my hope and faith for life. They supply the necessary strength to keep going and the trust that god won’t leave me alone and end it all.

[clintwolf]

Dogs are a blessing. I had open heart surgery and our dog insisted on staying near me all the way through my first month or so of recovery. He’s a terrific dog, and my wife and I are very lucky to have him.

[leannecurtis]

When my Mammy passed away 3 years ago, my German Shepherd Charlie used to drop white socks at my feet, I guess she thought that they were tissues. Absolutely almost broke me, when the time came last October to put her to sleep. I still cry often and still call out for her to come with me for walkies. She was my best friend and my soulmate I believe. Super intelligent dog. Miss you my Charlie 💓