Dogs are our buddies. They’re dependable. They make us feel like we’re the most important person on earth when we come home. And, they share something important with us humans… they can count.

A new study out of Emory University says dogs share a common neural mechanism that “allows their brain to process numbers of objects as humans do.” In essence, they can tell if you’re giving them more or fewer treats.

If you want to get into the weeds with the science of the study and learn more about the parietotemporal cortex, click here.