And They Called It Puppy Love...

by MissTerraK

Posted: 9 years ago 22 replies

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And now, scientists have proved it!

Puppy Eyes' Help Dogs Bond with Humans, Study Suggests

A new study suggests that when dogs and owners gaze into each others' eyes, it facilitates the release of oxytocin, the love hormone, in both species. The new results suggest that early in domestication, dogs may have hijacked an ancient mechanism humans use for bonding.

I'm smitten by love, haha!

Terra

Kurt

9 years ago

I just have a minor problem with this comment:

The new results suggest that early in domestication, dogs may have hijacked an ancient mechanism humans use for bonding.

Considering wolves (dogs) are the most social of any animal and the most emotionally dependent on being part of a "pack", maybe it's humans that did the "hijacking"? Or most likely, both people and wolves already had this "ancient mechanism" and is why we both bond so well?

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MissTerraK

9 years ago

Originally Posted by Kurt

I just have a minor problem with this comment:

Considering wolves (dogs) are the most social of any animal and the most emotionally dependent on being part of a "pack", maybe it's humans that did the "hijacking"? Or most likely, both people and wolves already had this "ancient mechanism" and is why we both bond so well?

Yeah, poor choice of words on the author's part. I'm going with we both had it from the beginning.

But my post was for those that need scientific proof to believe anything.

Terra

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Floyd Fisher

9 years ago

Is that your new dog, Terra?

He looks so cute in that pose.

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MissTerraK

9 years ago

Originally Posted by Floyd Fisher

Is that your new dog, Terra?

He looks so cute in that pose.

I wish!

But no, I'm not getting mine for a few more weeks yet.

And the anticipation is killing me, lol!

Terra

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Floyd Fisher

9 years ago

Originally Posted by MissTerraK

I wish!

But no, I'm not getting mine for a few more weeks yet.

And the anticipation is killing me, lol!

Terra

Make sure you stock up on this for when he piddles on your carpet:

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MissTerraK

9 years ago

Originally Posted by Floyd Fisher

Make sure you stock up on this for when he piddles on your carpet:

Fizzion Clean | Best All Purpose Carpet & Floor Cleaner, Stain Remover, and Pet Odor Remover Solution

Okay, that's funny right there!

I'd have to check the ingredients first, due to all of my chemical allergies, though.

Perhaps I should teach him to stare into hubby's eyes first, eh?

Terra

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WalkingCarpet Banned 9 years ago

I feel the same way when I look in the mirror.
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- MissTerraK 9 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by WalkingCarpet
  
  I feel the same way when I look in the mirror.
  
  You really are in love with yourself and here I thought it was just a spring fever thing.
  
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- tagiscom 9 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by WalkingCarpet
  
  I feel the same way when I look in the mirror.
  
  Just don't say, Mirror, Mirror on the wall,.....!
  
  Cost too much?
  
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  MissTerraK 9 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by tagiscom
  
  Just don't say, Mirror, Mirror on the wall,.....!
  
  Cost too much?
  
  Sure he can say it, he just has to say it this way..
  
  Mirror, mirror on the wall,
  why am I the most narcissistic of them all?
  
  Terra
  
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  tagiscom 9 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by MissTerraK
  
  Sure he can say it, he just has to say it this way..
  
  Mirror, mirror on the wall,
  why am I the most narcissistic of them all?
  
  Terra
  
  SNAP!
  
  Another 7 years,..... hmmm, don't worry?
  
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bizgrower 9 years ago

Terra,

I believe anything you say - without proof.

Dan
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- MissTerraK 9 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by bizgrower
  
  Terra,
  
  I believe anything you say - without proof.
  
  Dan
  
  Aww! Thanks!
  
  And I feel the same way about you too.
  
  And we did all of that without staring into each others eyes!
  
  Terra
  
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bizgrower 9 years ago

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

RE: Fizzion ingredients, Ethylene oxide for one, not a whole lot of other ingedients listed:
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Hydrogen pyroxide, baking soda or powder, and vinegar all work well too
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- MissTerraK 9 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by bizgrower
  
  Hydrogen pyroxide, baking soda or powder, and vinegar all work well too
  
  And salt, can't forget the salt.
  
  Terra
  
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HeySal 9 years ago

Puppy care? $35 shop vac, baking soda, water. And a smart enough pup to housebreak in a few days. That's all it's ever taken mine.

Kurt - I believe you're right. Both humans and canines are pack animals (humans we call "tribal" but it's the same gist). Our social orientations were pretty parallel in the first place. Because our emotional orientations are hooked to our instincts, put the social orientation next to it and you have two species just made for each other.
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seasoned 9 years ago

It's interesting, as many animals consider staring in their eyes to be a sign of aggression. STILL, that pooch seems to be looking up as if to say "will you be my friend?".

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SteveJohnson 9 years ago

Gee thanks, Terra :/ Now I have to deal with flashbacks of Donny Osmond all day...

PUPPY LOVE - DONNY OSMOND - YouTube
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- MissTerraK 9 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by SteveJohnson
  
  Gee thanks, Terra :/ Now I have to deal with flashbacks of Donny Osmond all day...
  
  PUPPY LOVE - DONNY OSMOND - YouTube
  
  Sorry, Steve
  Is this better?
  
  This Wild Life - Puppy Love (Official Music...
  
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  SteveJohnson 9 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by MissTerraK
  
  Sorry, Steve
  Is this better?
  
  Terra
  
  Much better!
  
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bizgrower 9 years ago

Really need a no thanks button.
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msdobe 9 years ago

Originally Posted by MissTerraK

And now, scientists have proved it!

Puppy Eyes' Help Dogs Bond with Humans, Study Suggests

Terra

Awwww. And don't forget about 'puppy breath'
Jenny
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