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Dog playing the shell game with her human. Concept of training pets, domestic dogs being smart and educated

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Kenneth Francis
Date
March 25, 2026

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Animal mind

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Decrease blood pressure, Dog intelligence, Emotional traits, Human bonding, Sense of shame}

Dogs Are So Much Like Humans

_{Dogs can read facial expressions, communicate jealousy, and display empathy.} _{Kenneth Francis
March 25, 2026

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Animal mind}

A Japanese study found that simply looking at a dog can increase levels of oxytocin, a chemical released by the pituitary gland that’s associated with human bonding and affection.