38 min

Let Slip the Dogs of More Happiness The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

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Companion pets - especially dogs - are credited with making our lives richer and more fun, but does the science back up this belief? Dr Laurie Santos breaks down what it is dogs can do to make us happier - and what behaviours we can adopt to experience the wellbeing boost of dog ownership even without buying one.

She'll also introduce you to Georgia the motorcycling dog and her owner, Laurette Nicoll.

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Companion pets - especially dogs - are credited with making our lives richer and more fun, but does the science back up this belief? Dr Laurie Santos breaks down what it is dogs can do to make us happier - and what behaviours we can adopt to experience the wellbeing boost of dog ownership even without buying one.

She'll also introduce you to Georgia the motorcycling dog and her owner, Laurette Nicoll.

Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

38 min

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