12 Simple Things You Can Do Every Day to Make Your Dog Love You More

TLDRScientists have found 12 simple things you can do every day to make your dog love you more. Kiss them more, pet them, gaze into their eyes, spend quality time with them, and avoid using aversive training methods. Sleeping with your dog can also strengthen your bond. Greet them with love and say goodbye with a pet. These actions increase oxytocin levels, decrease stress, and foster a stronger connection.

Key insights

🐶Kissing your dog can increase their oxytocin levels and make them love you more.

🐾Petting your dog releases oxytocin, dopamine, and other beneficial hormones in both you and your dog.

👀Gazing into your dog's eyes can increase oxytocin levels and strengthen your bond.

❤️Spending quality time with your dog can reduce separation anxiety and behavior problems.

🛌Sleeping with your dog can increase trust, strengthen your bond, and have additional health benefits for both of you.

Q&A

Does kissing my dog really make them love me more?

Yes, kissing your dog can increase their oxytocin levels and strengthen the bond between you.

What are some other ways to make my dog love me more?

Petting your dog, spending quality time with them, and avoiding aversive training methods can also enhance their love for you.

Is it okay to sleep with my dog?

Yes, sleeping with your dog can strengthen your bond, increase trust, and have additional health benefits for both you and your dog.

How does gazing into my dog's eyes help?

Gazing into your dog's eyes increases oxytocin levels and strengthens your bond with them. It has a similar effect to a mother gazing into her baby's eyes.

Can spending quality time with my dog reduce separation anxiety?

Yes, spending quality time with your dog can help reduce separation anxiety and prevent behavior problems.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Scientists have found 12 simple things you can do every day to make your dog love you more.

00:15Kissing your dog can increase their oxytocin levels and make them love you more.

00:41Petting your dog releases oxytocin, dopamine, and other beneficial hormones in both you and your dog.

01:56Gazing into your dog's eyes can increase oxytocin levels and strengthen your bond.

04:10Spending quality time with your dog can reduce separation anxiety and behavior problems.

06:16Sleeping with your dog can increase trust, strengthen your bond, and have additional health benefits for both of you.

08:01Greeting your dog with love and saying goodbye with a pet can increase oxytocin levels and decrease stress.

08:58Taking care of your dog's needs and showing them love can make them love you more.