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What does psychology say about people who love dogs?

oglobo7 September 2026 at 15:45

That a person really likes dogs can mean several things, depending on the context. It is something very common in most homes around the world. For many, pets are part of the family, and the love for the dog means much more than simply companionship.

A psychologist and dog trainer named Vanessa Carral decided to investigate this feeling that unites people with their dogs. The research was published in the journal Society & Animals Journal and cited by the portal Hola!.

According to Vanessa Carral, this feeling that unites us to our pets responds to an tireless need for pure, unlimited love, which we dream of. Animals are unconditional... (excerpt interrupted).

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