That feeling is a rush of oxytocin. According to I. Sample writer and science editor of the Guardian. Who before joining the paper in 2003, was a journalist at New Scientist and worked at the Institute of Physics as a journal editor. He has a PhD in biomedical materials from Queen Mary's, University of London. “The same hormone has been shown to increase in mothers' brains when they look into their children's eyes. The physiological response guides maternal care and strengthens the bond between mothers and their babies.” There is nothing like a bond between a mother and her baby. It is known that maternal instinct is one of the most powerful things in the world. It's crazy to think that you and a dog feel the same way, right? Don't believe me, Takefumi Kikusui of Azabu University and his team studied how dogs and humans formed their special relationship. They started by watching 30 owners play with their dogs for half an hour. The breeds included golden retrievers, poodles, a Jack Russell Terrier, a German shepherd and several miniature schnauzers. The group was evenly split between males and females. Urine tests before and after the session revealed that oxytocin levels were increased in people whose dogs stared at them more. This provides clues to how dogs became part of human history, showing how our relationships with dogs can be positive for us. The benefits