Can Dogs Fall in Love?

Have you ever wondered if our four-legged friends can fall in love with other dogs? Your dog may not be able to go on a date, but experts say dogs can fall in love in their unique way. Continue reading to learn how dogs might fall in love with each other!

Unfortunately, it is hard to thoroughly understand how our dogs are feeling on the inside. Imagine if they could talk to us! It would be a lot easier, wouldn’t it? Regardless, dogs share some version of our emotional experiences. We must look closely at the behavior when defining how dogs feel love. Social bonding and devotion are the behavioral “evidence” of love.

Dogs experience emotions, and they seem to demonstrate love. One thing to note is that dogs do not share our notion of romantic love. However, canines release oxytocin (the love hormone) during positive interactions with humans and dog partners. Oxytocin plays an important role in social bonding for humans and dogs alike.

How can you tell your dog is in love? Signs to look out for include: making meaningful eye contact, getting excited when you come home, yawning at you, or wanting to be with you during the day. It is true! Your dog can definitely fall in love with you or another animal. Watch out for the signs. You may be surprised!