Studies show that dogs display separation distress behaviors that behaviorally mirror the attachment protests of human infants, backed by brain scans showing that an owner’s presence uniquely activates a dog’s neural reward pathways
Research confirms that while dogs may prefer a primary handler, they form secure attachment bonds with multiple people, meaning dogs in multi-person households can develop bonds just as strong as those in single-owner homes.
The Real Reason Your Dog Sniffs the Air Right Before a Thunderstorm Has Nothing to Do With Weather and Everything to Do With an Ancient Warning System Still Hardwired in Their Brain
