Perhaps most intriguing was that playing with the dog increased both alpha and beta together in the prefrontal cortex, the brain’s control center for complex co

Perhaps most intriguing was that playing with the dog increased both alpha and beta together in the prefrontal cortex, the brain’s control center for complex cognitive behaviors, personality, and decision-making. This suggests that playful interaction with dogs could promote a calm yet attentive mental state especially conducive to learning, creativity and emotional balance.