baby & dog share eye contact

This week’s blog is homework for you!  I want you to read a new study in the journal Science that reinforces the deep connection between humans and dogs.

It’s amazing but it seems as though the bond gets stronger by gazing into each other’s eyes.  It raises levels of oxytocin, the “love hormone” in both!

Interestingly enough, this did not happen with wolves, even when they were raised by the humans!

bonding eye contact

The human dog bond is so deep!  This study is awesome – please check it out!  It’s easy to find on line.

So go ahead and gaze at your dog – it’s good for you both!

Stacie & Ronan