That soft look your dog gives you across the room feels like love, and it turns out that is not just sentimental projection.

There’s a scientific reason many of us fall in love with our dogs, and it speaks to the power of puppy dog eyes. A new study found that when canines look into our eyes, it activates the same hormonal ...

For many people dogs are considered to be family members and their best friends. Indeed, because of the long period of close association between dogs and humans, a deep bond has evolved (for numerous ...

If you’ve ever felt better after getting a hug from someone you love or petting your dog, you’re no stranger to the oxytocin effect. Many people are craving that calming sensation, given the constant ...

The long, loving gazes; the ritualized, often high-pitched, expressions of affection; the heroic self-sacrifice one would readily endure for the other: What is it about the bond between humans and ...