February is our month friends! ♥️
Canines are known for our powers of UNCONDITIONAL LOVE, and I have learned that some super smart hoomans (called scientists) have been studying this for years! For example, did you know that just by petting our canine coat, we help hoomans to relax? Yup, we have all kinds of powers that benefit our hoomans. I guess another study showed that just by spending time with us can lower hooman blood pressure, reduce their heart rate, and even improve their heart health. We are awesome! ♥️
Now I am not a scientist, but I too have tested all kinds of ways to show my hooman love. Since this is the “love month”, I thought I would share some of my favorite love languages. I use these daily to let my hooman know she is a very important person in my life. ♥️
I guess those scientists found that canine heartbeats can synchronize with our owner’s, and create a “calming connection”. I am not sure if my heart beats the same as my hooman, but I do try my hardest to help her out by laying completely acrossed her body. Kinda like a 60 pound weighted blanket. I think that by pressing close to her I am helping her know she is safe with me (and not going anywhere). ♥️
Another easy way to show my love is to stare deeeeep into my hooman’s eyes. I guess those smarty science peeps did some research and discovered that a nice long canine-2-hooman stare releases oxytocin, that is the “love hormone” that reduces stress. So I try and stare at my hooman when she is in the kitchen so she is nice and relaxed while cooking up those tasty treats.♥️
This last strategy can be a risky one. If you try this one, do your homework. I have found bringing my hooman a slipper usually gets her to smile. A couple of times I brought her what she loudly told me was her “work shoe” and she did not smile at all. So if you try this one – proceed with caution! (I am not sure if scientists know about this love language strategy). ♥️
So friends, there you have it – some easy ways to show your love. I know most of my canine friends come by this naturally, but if you struggle to show affection just start out slow with a tail tap and work your way into weighted blanket. Seriously though, it really doesn’t matter HOW you show your love – just that you DO it. Get out there and let those you love know how important they are to you! ♥️
Bark at you next month!
Your friend,
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