The Power of Companionship: How Dogs Form Strong Relationships with Humans
As a dog owner, I am constantly amazed by the deep and meaningful relationships that dogs can form with their human companions.
Relationships
The relationship between humans and dogs has been around for thousands of years, with evidence of humans and dogs interred together as far back as 14,000 years ago [1]. This special bond has been observed in the way dogs work, play, and live with us. Studies have shown that the relationship between humans and their pet dogs is both widespread and intense, and it has been suggested that dogs have been shaped by humans to fit the roles required of them [2]. Additionally, the relationship between humans and their dogs has been studied in terms of its effects on cortisol modulation, oxytocin levels, and personality. It has also been observed that during the SARS-CoV2 pandemic, the interruption of social contacts and interpersonal affective relationships affected the relationship between humans and dogs [3].