Do You Want To Know How To Make Friends Like A Dog?

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208 – June, 2026

By Sandy Weaver

Dog shows are competitive by nature, but the people who stay in this sport the longest usually discover something important: The ribbons fade. The friendships don’t.

A group of Japanese researchers published the results of their study in December of 2025. They were aware of studies that showed a correlation between dogs, people, and the desire to connect. Their study was more refined—they wanted to see if dog owners are more likely to have satisfying, long-lasting connections to other people and to their communities.

All they needed to do was go to a few dog shows, right?

This and other research continues to show that dogs help humans create social connection and community. Dog owners are more likely to form meaningful relationships through shared activities and repeated interactions. In other words, the very thing that brings us into the sport—our dogs—also creates opportunities for belonging.

And honestly, dogs themselves give us a pretty good blueprint for how to build relationships.

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208 – June, 2026

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