Dogs and Love
Your dog knows you love them. Oxytocin is the “love chemical”. Humans and dogs connect neurally. When staring at your dog, oxytocin rises in both your and your dog’s brain.
- Pet parents feel joy from this bond.
- Staring with adoration releases oxytocin, a dog’s “hug”.
- Your dog licking you shows they know you love them.
Can Dogs Tell If You Love Them?
A recent study has proved what dog-lovers always suspected: dogs understand and physically react to the phrase "I love you." When you tell your dog you love them, their heart rates increase.
When you kiss your dog, it is a gesture of affection which they understand as a positive message.
Signs of Feeling Loved by Dogs
Your dog shows you love them through body language and behavior. They stare at you, make direct eye contact, wag their tail, look alert, lick you, and exhibit excited behavior. Dogs perceive love through senses, body language, and attention.