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There are things we can say to our dog that we can say to no one else; ways we can feel about our dogs that we don’t about human beings; things we can do with our dogs that non-dog lovers wouldn’t understand. It is a uniquely intimate relationship we have with our dogs.

The intimacy I’m talking about here is that closeness, that bond between two living creatures that drops all artifice, hubris, and ego. It is a complete willingness to open oneself up at all costs, whether mere embarrassment or emotional vulnerability.

Trusting your dog this way allows you the courage to expose your true self, bringing you the kind of happiness about who you are – for yourself and for others – that you may not have felt since childhood.

Often it takes another dog lover to understand this intimate connection. Sandy Moyer, Dogs Editor for BellaOnline.com, writes, “Pets satisfy our human need for close physical contact and touching. Many hospitals and nursing homes use dogs as stress reduction therapy.

Research shows that just a few moments of stroking a dog significantly reduces stress levels, and actually lowers blood pressure. Think of your dog as your personal therapist, on call 24/7!”