Here is the puzzle:
Because they are so gregariously sociable, and because they consider us to be
their pack leaders, dogs crave our attention.
Being touched is soothing and reassuring for dogs, -ust as it is for us.
Stroking your dog reduces its blood pressure, its heart rate, and its skin
temperature.
It calms its sense of arousal. Dependent dogs demand attention most, but even
dominant, aggresive canines solicit attention from a strong human leader.

Letters to guess:

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There are 4 P's
There are 3 V's
Fuzzy317 has 127+3+3=133 points
Randi has 188+ 13=201 points
AmberLee has 50 points
Dogz has 18 points
Delidog has 58+7= 65 points
Popcornbird has 3+7=10 points
Rottieluver45 has 3 points
G.P. Girl has 4 points