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Petting a dog relieves stress
Fact: Even a short interaction with a dog - such as petting - can significantly reduce stress levels. Why: Physical touch stimulates the release of oxytocin and endorphins, which contribute to relaxation. Interesting fact: Many colleges and work environments bring in therapy dogs during exam periods or other stressful events. Source: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4805212/
Dogs understand human emotion surprisingly well
Fact: Research shows that dogs can "read" human facial expressions and body language and distinguish between a happy, sad or angry face. Why: A long history of domestication probably resulted in the ability to recognize human social signals. Source: https://royalsocietypublishing.org/journal/rsbl