How To Tell Your Dog ‘I Love You’ In A Way They’ll Understand

#2: Raise Your Eyebrows

Many people know that staring down a dog forcefully can make them feel aggressive.

But if you share soft, loving eye contact with your dog, it can show them you care for and love them.

A study in Science found that when dogs and humans share a loving gaze, it increases oxytocin — the “love hormone” — levels in both the dog and the human.

Raising your eyebrows can also show your dog that you love them.

A study in Behavioural Processes found that the more you move your face when you see your dog, the more they’ll react emotionally.

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