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Calling dogs “good boys” isn’t just internet fluff - it’s a conclusion backed by actual science, wagging tails, and thousands of years of teamwork.
Dogs evolved alongside humans, and during domestication, they were naturally selected for being cooperative, attentive, and emotionally tuned in to us. They’re unusually good at reading human cues: dogs can follow pointing gestures, recognize facial expressions, and even tell when we’re paying attention. Their brains release oxytocin (the bonding hormone) when they interact with humans, the same chemical that strengthens bonds between parents and children, which explains the intense eye contact and heartfelt tail thumps. Dogs also show empathy-like behaviors, often approaching distressed humans more readily than calm ones, especially if they’re familiar.
On a practical level, dogs help in very real ways - guiding people with visual impairments, detecting seizures, sniffing out illnesses, and providing emotional support that measurably reduces stress and loneliness. Even pet dogs who never “work” still contribute by encouraging exercise, routine, and social interaction. Add their natural playfulness, loyalty, and eagerness to please, and you get a species that genuinely tries its best to be helpful and kind.
So yes, dogs are truly good boys - not because we say it, but because evolution, biology, and behavior all enthusiastically agree.
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