Dog Tales: How Dogs Became Man’s Best Friend | Full Documentary | NOVA | PBS

Follow the epic journey of dog domestication and see what science says about dogs’ love. (Aired February 12, 2020 on PBS) Official Website: | #novapbs Dogs have long been dependable companions by our sides. But it wasn’t always that way, and a look at their closest living relative, the wolf, makes it clear why. Research into dog domestication and intelligence offers clues into what the human-dog relationship is all about. And analyzing dogs’ brain activity and genes may even help answer the question of whether dogs are in it for the food—or if they really love us. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:49 Do Dogs Love Us or Do They Just Want Food? 08:48 How Did Wild Wolves Become Modern Dogs? 22:51 How Did Dogs Become Human Companions? 31:38 Why Are Dogs Such Great Learners? 40:24 How Service Dogs Transform Behavior Problems in Inmates 45:55 Oxytocin Levels and Hypersocialization 50:44 Conclusion © 2020 WGBH Educational Foundation All rights reserved This program was produced by GBH, which is solely responsible for its content. This program is made possible by viewers like you. Support your local PBS station here: Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS App: Stay up to date on the latest science discoveries, full episodes, articles, videos, and more by signing up for NOVA’s newsletter here: FOLLOW US: NOVA YouTube: Facebook: ​ Twitter: ​ Instagram: TikTok: @novapbs PBS Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: YouTube: TikTok: @pbs Shop: #dog #dogs #doglover #doglovers #dogsofinstagram #puppy #puppies #dogbreed #dogbreeds #wolves #wolf #servicedogs #servicedogsofinstagram #dogsvscats #puppy Evolution of dogs, breeds of dogs, why do dogs lick you, why do dogs howl, are dogs wolves, dog domestication, why do dogs love humans, are foxes dogs, are foxes canines, history of dogs, japanese akita, dog evolution, hunting dogs, how smart are dogs, how to train a dog, service dogs for anxiety, service dogs for ptsd