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Science confirms: your brain thinks your dog is a baby

Why our bond with dogs feels so deep, and how evolution shaped it

Science confirms: your brain thinks your dog is a baby
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18/09/2025 10:00 ‧ 1 hour ago | StarsInsider

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Think about how much you care for your dog: dressing them up, taking them on trips, or talking to them like a child. Well, you’re not alone—our brains respond to dogs much like they do to human children. This connection evolved over thousands of years of domestication, making dogs almost like family.

Intrigued? Click on to discover why we love, trust, and nurture our pups so deeply.

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