Have you ever wondered why dogs shouldn’t eat chocolate? Or why your dog’s paws smell like corn chips? Why do they sleep with their eyes open? Do dogs actually understand us when we talk to them, or do we just wish they do? And does your choice in dog breed affect how long your pup will live, and how they’ll behave? We’re back with another episode on the science of dogs, part 2: electric boogaloo. 🧬 New episodes of Huh? Science Explained drop every Monday and Friday. Subscribe on the LiSTNR app to make sure you don’t miss an episode. 🔬 Follow us on TikTok @aussiesciencepodcasts.  👩‍🔬 Imma Perfetto is a journalist at Cosmos Magazine and has a Bachelor of science and honours in Science Communication.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.