EMOTIONAL CONNECTION IS A CORE HUMAN NEED
Emotional connection is a core human need, comparable to basic physiological needs like food and shelter, and it is vital for mental, emotional, and even physical well-being. Psychologists highlight that feeling connected to others provides security, belonging, and support, while loneliness has detrimental health consequences. Humans are wired for connection from birth, and loneliness acts as a biological signal, like hunger, to prompt us to seek social interaction and fulfillment.
While some recent reports suggest that loneliness may be at a peak, particularly among young people, the trend is complex and has been influenced by various factors including the COVID-19 pandemic. The overall picture indicates that loneliness and isolation remain a significant public health concern with serious physical and mental health consequences. For many of us, dogs fill the void in times of grief, loss of friendship, kids leaving home or a relationship breakdown.
"I felt so very lonely before Barney came into my life. He is family to me now. I really don't know how I would cope without him."
LABRADOODLES ARE BRED FOR COMPANIONSHIP
Labradoodles were bred to offer companionship, with the original intent in Australia to create an allergy-friendly guide dog that also served as a service dog and companion. Their friendly, intelligent, and eager-to-please nature, stemming from their Labrador Retriever and Poodle heritage, makes them excellent family pets and therapy dogs.
New research shows that dogs provide the emotional comfort of a child, the loyalty of a best friend, without the drama of either.
Research shows that the human-dog bond shares features with human-human bonds, particularly the parent-infant attachment and close friendships.
Physiological responses such as oxytocin are released during positive interactions. These bonds are also evident in the emotional comfort, loyalty, and social support that dogs provide.
Overall, dogs offer flexible emotional support tailored to their owner’s needs.
BURRINJUCK CARE ABOUT PERSONALITY
Burrinjuck Labradoodles care about the personality attributes of our puppies and breeding dogs. We understand the importance of matching new puppies to their perfect match. This is why we endeavour to ask the questions around living arrangements, family structure and activity levels.
Breeding for health and personality attributes are always in the forefront of our breeding decisions. We want our dogs to become cherished family members and your fur-ever heart dog.
Saying “YES” to a new puppy is a big commitment. But let’s not lose sight of the enrichment in life that our PawPals offer. LOVE IS WORTH THE RISK.
