#1. Engage in deep conversations
It might sound silly at first, but your dog probably wouldn’t mind if you talked to him more often. Feel free to tell your dog about your day, rehearse your business presentation with them as your audience, or talk about whatever else is on your mind. You might question how much of what you say is actually sinking in, but studies have indicated that the average dog can understand about 165 words, and even more if you work with them enough.
Bonus: the benefits of talking to your dog aren’t entirely one-sided. Previous studies have shown that talking to and petting dogs can contribute to lower blood pressure in humans.
