Takefumi Kikusui
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Takefumi Kikusui is a professor of animal behavior at Azabu University in Japan, recognized for his research into the emotional bonds between dogs and their owners. His studies have shown that dogs experience physiological responses, such as oxytocin release, similar to those observed in humans during affectionate interactions.
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Takefumi Kikusui from Azabu University studied 343 teenagers to find that those who lived with dogs were happier and more sociable.
Why science says you should let your dog lick your face, according to researchThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2025-12-13
Australia· 2025-12-13Also mentioned
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Takefumi Kikusui is a professor of animal behaviour who conducted a study showing that both dogs and their owners experienced a surge of oxytocin when they gazed into each other’s eyes.
Who’s a clever boy: the average dog has a mental age of about two. But what are they really thinking? | DogsThe Guardian·
United Kingdom· 2025-04-26
United Kingdom· 2025-04-26
