Uploaded April 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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Studies show that when dogs gaze into the eyes of their owners, the oxytocin love circuit of both parties actually increases. This strengthens the emotional bond between dogs and humans. However, is your dog actually aware of these emotions? In this episode, Washington University neurosurgeons at Barnes-Jewish Hospital discuss the emotional intelligence of dogs.

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