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Does Your Dog REALLY Love You?

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The Biological Bond: Understanding Love Through Hormones

This chapter explores the hormonal link between humans and dogs, particularly the role of oxytocin, the love hormone. It highlights a Japanese study that reveals how mutual eye contact enhances oxytocin levels in both dogs and their owners, emphasizing the biological foundation of their emotional connection.

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