The Groovy Dog Project

05/24/2026

Drakes Dawgs will be collecting unopened bags of cat & dog food for low income seniors on Monday @ The Makers Market.

Your support is greatly appreciated 🙏

05/24/2026

Come by the Makers Market to purchase some healthy dog treats & Groovy pet accessories ☮️🐾🌼

05/23/2026

05/07/2026

It's market time peeps!
Got some Groovy items for your furkids 😎☮️🐾

05/03/2026

Healing doesn’t always come from words or advice. Sometimes it comes from a quiet presence that stays beside you. A dog doesn’t need to understand everything to comfort you. They just know when you’re not okay. Their warmth brings a sense of calm you didn’t expect. In silence, they give you exactly what you need. And somehow, that simple love helps you heal 🐶🌙

05/03/2026

You probably already knew your dog loves you - but science says your dog feels it just like you do.

A study from Japan found that when dogs and their humans lock eyes, something incredible happens in both their bodies.
They both get a strong spike in oxytocin, the same hormone that helps babies bond with their parents.

Oxytocin is sometimes called the “love hormone.”
It’s released during hugs, close contact, and moments of emotional connection.
Turns out, looking into your dog’s eyes works the same way.

Researchers at Azabu University studied how dogs and owners interact.
When dogs held eye contact with their humans for longer periods, both the dog and the person had significantly higher oxytocin levels.
It was strongest in female dogs and owners, but the effect was seen in both men and women.

What’s really interesting is that this response didn’t happen with wolves raised by humans.
It seems to be a special bond that dogs evolved to share with us.

The researchers even gave dogs a little boost of oxytocin through a nasal spray, and the dogs then stared even longer at their humans.
That caused an even bigger spike in oxytocin for the people too.

In simple terms - your dog looks at you and feels love.
You look back and feel the same.

This might explain why the human-dog connection feels so deep.
It’s not just loyalty.
It’s biology.

Sources:
Dogs are man's best friend thanks to bonding hormone, research shows - The Guardian
Here is the biggest reason you love your dog - TIME
The science behind human-dog mutual appreciation - WIRED
Oxytocin-gaze positive loop between dogs and owners - Science, via PubMed

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05/03/2026

Come on out and shop with me today!

05/02/2026

Come see us tomorrow at Siclovia! 🐾🌼☮️

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! ☮️🐾