Baun, M. M., Bergstrom, N., Langston, N. F. et al. 1984. Physiological effects of petting dogs: Influence of attachment. In: Pet Connection. Anderson, R. K., Hart, B. L., Hart, L. A. (eds), 162-10. Center to Study Human-Animal Relationships and Environment, Minneapolis, MN.

Individuals experience a significant decrease in blood pressure when they pet their dogs.

Year
1984