Learning About Trust Through A Dog

Our family dog was sitting quietly and I approach with over enthusiasm and loudness - he started growling. He felt threatened. I lowered my excitement and vigorous behaviour and started gently patting him on the head. He first looked at me with doubt and looking for authenticity and after a while of patting trust was built, his eyes showing signs of mellowness and finally he closed his eyes. I believe this behaviour is also exhibited in human beings.