Why Humans & Dogs Love Each Other
Pets Magazine|December 2020 - February 2021
The science behind our relationship with dogs and how pets affect relationships.
Patricia E Tan
Why Humans & Dogs Love Each Other

A report ‘Anatomy of Dog Love’ dived into the science behind why dogs and humans love each other and presents new data on how pets impact our relationships.

The report, published by Rover.com, a network of pet sitters and dog walkers, revealed that the vast majority (95 percent) of pet parents believe their dogs love them, and owners plan to show their love in return on special occasions, with many buying their dogs gifts (62 percent) or even taking their dogs out on a date (25 percent).

Scientific research reveals that this love doesn’t go unnoticed by our dogs. In fact, dogs can sense people’s emotional connection to them, including how a person feels about them. In addition to understanding hand movements, breathing, body movements, the volume and cadence of the voice, they can discern if they are loved.

Bonds Of Love

This story is from the December 2020 - February 2021 edition of Pets Magazine.

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