Research has shown that saying "I love you" to your dog increases his heart rate by as much as 46%.
Saying "I love you" to your dog increases his heart rate by 46%. This was demonstrated by a study by Canine Cottages, which measured the body reactions of some dogs to emotional stimuli of various kinds, equipping them with collars for monitoring heart rate at a distance.
It was thus found that when the owners pronounced the fateful phrase, "I love you", their heartbeat increased, while when they filled them with pampering they relaxed, resulting in a reduction in heart rate.
But anyone who owns a dog already knows how sensitive four-legged friends are!
SOURCE: Canine Cottages
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