Why We Love Dogs So Much 為什麼我們這麼愛狗

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提 要

Humans love their pet dogs in the same way as they do their children, and the feeling is mutual, scientists have discovered.

Researchers found that the same hormone, oxytocin, spikes in both human and canine brains when a dog is gazing at its owner. Oxytocin is known to play a strong role in triggering feelings of unconditional love and protection when parents and children look into each other's eyes or embrace.

Dogs really don't care if you're a five-star culinary artist, or if you can barely open a can of soup. Nope. They love you because you're you. And they will pretty much eat up anything you give them .

Most couch and computer potatoes usually hard to go outside, and a goldfish certainly isn't going to get us moving out the door ... But a dog? One look at that furry face when you go near the leash and you're walking out the door for at least 30 minutes a day. It doesn't even feel like exercise!

When you're feeling down and thinking no one cares you, you always have a snuggle partner to make you feel better. Why? Dogs love to snuggle, they love to put their head on your lap, and they let you know that no matter what, they love you, and always will.

You can tell your pup about your difficult day at work, or a date went wrong. We know we can tell our dogs anything and they'll never spill the beans.

Unlike the latest gadget or gizmo, you'll never grow tired of a dog. From the infancy of a puppy to the regality of an old dog, canines are a constant source of surprises and rewards.

Sure, training a puppy is challenging, but they're oh-so-adorable. Young dogs are energetic and love getting into trouble, always keeping you on your toes. An older dog, meanwhile, is mellow, loyal, and loving. They're like an old friend that has grown to adore you over the years. Yep, better than any video game.

Dogs wait at the door when they know you're coming home. They dance for you with excitement when they see you. And they're always deliriously ecstatic to see you. All he wants is you. He loves you unconditionally.

In the 1800's Henry Wheeler Shaw wrote "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself," and the saying holds true to this day. Your dog would happily risk his or her life to protect the humans they love, and we love them right back.

Dogs are kind, loving, and compassionate – they forgive everything and never hold a grudge. No matter what a dog is doing, they are always present in the moment. If you watch your dog throughout the day you'll find that your dog is a better person than most humans.

解說

科學家們發現，人類就像愛孩子一樣愛自己的狗，而且這種感覺是相互的。

研究人員發現，當狗凝視主人時，相同的激素催產素，在狗與主人腦中都會突增。當父母和孩子看著對方或擁抱時，催產素會引起無條件的愛和保護感。

狗根本不在乎你是不是五星級的烹飪專家，或者僅僅開一罐湯給牠。狗狗愛你，因為主人是你。你隨便給牠什麼東西，幾乎都會被開開心心地吃光光。

生活在「沙發（與電腦）馬鈴薯」 的「宅在家」世界中，很少機會出門了，金魚當然沒必要出門遛遛……但是狗呢？當看著那張毛茸茸的臉、 靠近牠的牽繩，你就會每天出去走個至少30分鐘，而且感覺不到「必須運動」的壓力。

當你情緒低落且認為沒人關心你時，總會擁有一個依偎的伴侶，讓感覺變好。為什麼？狗喜歡依偎，牠喜歡把頭放在你的腿上，讓你知道無論如何牠都愛你，並且永遠會。

你可以告訴你的狗，上班有多麼地辛苦、約會多麼地失敗。我們知道，可以告訴自己的狗任何事，牠絕對不會洩露祕密。

與最新的小工具或小發明不同，你永遠不會對狗厭倦。從小狗的幼年期到老狗的「德高望重」，狗總是回報源源不絕的驚喜。

當然，訓練一隻小狗是充滿挑戰的，但是牠們真是太可愛啦。幼犬精力充沛，喜歡闖禍，讓人神經緊繃；而一隻年長的狗柔順、忠心又充滿愛心，就像多年以來為了關愛你而成長的老朋友。沒錯，勝過所有的電子遊戲。

知道主人要回家的時候，狗會等在門口；看到你時，牠會雀躍如同跳舞。牠們總是很高興見到你。這世上牠只要你，無條件地愛你。

19世紀的美國幽默家亨利．惠勒．蕭（Henry Wheeler Shaw）形容：「狗是地球上唯一愛你勝過愛自己的生物。」這個說法一直沿用至今。狗很樂意冒生命危險保護牠們愛的人，而人們也愛牠們。

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