Saying “I Love You” to Your Dog

Your significant other may be sick of you by now, but your dog sure isn’t! According to a new study, when an owner says “i love you” to their dog, the dog’s heart rate immediately skyrockets by 46%. Yes, it makes them that excited to hear it. Research also discovered that when a canine is feeling anxious, curling up with their owner decreases their heart rate by 23%.