Articles for tag: canine emotions, dog behavior science, dog loyalty, dog psychology, why dogs are loyal

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The Science Behind a Dog’s Loyalty: Is It Love or Survival Instinct?

Suhail Ahmed

Walk into any home where a dog waits by the door and you’ll feel it – the charged silence before a joyful reunion. For years, scientists and pet parents have wrestled with the same question: is this fierce devotion an expression of love or a strategy for survival? New tools from brain imaging to genetics ...