At first, I thought those little forehead rubs were just a sweet scratch he enjoyed. But what I learned absolutely melted me. Dogs have scent glands on their faces, and when they nuzzle or press against you, they’re actually marking you as part of their pack, a member of their family. It’s their way of saying, “You’re my person, my safe place.” And here’s the beautiful part: those gentle rubs release oxytocin, the same love hormone that strengthens the bond between parents and babies. So the nex