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Why do dogs like to be petted?

Not in corpus.

Why Do Dogs Like to Be Petted?

Not in corpus.

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 human-animal interaction

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 dog emotions

 dog-human relationship

 comfort

 dog health

 stress relief

 trust building

 positive reinforcement

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