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Works published in the American journal Science show a rise in oxytocin (the hormone associated with love, trust, attachment, pleasure, and social connection) in the brains of dogs and their owners when they look into each other’s eyes. However, this is not the case when the dog is replaced by a wolf, even one that is raised by humans. This confirms that the dog did not inherit this trait but developed it during domestication.

This kind of hormonal response also occurs between a mother and child. This explains why, when a woman looks into a puppy’s eyes, she experiences the irresistible urge to take care of him. Dog owners often use the term “my baby” to refer to their dogs, and that finds its full meaning here. If your dog looks at you, it’s not just because he wants a treat but because he loves you.