After 15,000 years of humans domesticating dogs, a new study shows the bond formed between a canine and its owner may be close to the one shared between a baby and his or her parent. Called the “secure base effect,” the phenomenon occurs when infants use their caregivers as a steady, reliable home base when interacting with things around them. This security has a profound impact on a child’s daily life and how they score on cognitive tests, the study’s authors pointed out.

Animal Lovers: Study Shows A Dog’s Love For Owner Is Similar To A Baby’s Love For Mommy And Daddy


























After 15,000 years of humans domesticating dogs, a new study shows the bond formed between a canine and its owner may be close to the one shared between a baby and his or her parent. Called the “secure base effect,” the phenomenon occurs when infants use their caregivers as a steady, reliable home base when interacting with things around them. This security has a profound impact on a child’s daily life and how they score on cognitive tests, the study’s authors pointed out.

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