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

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

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Follow the epic journey of dog domestication and see what science says about dogs’ love. (Aired February 12, 2020 on PBS)
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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
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@cleoxo2566 10 ай бұрын

When I feed my dog, he gets excited. But if I put down his bowl and then ask him if he'd like a belly rub first, he always rolls over on his back and chooses belly rubs over his food. He loves his walks, but last winter when I was ill, my husband couldn't get him to leave me long enough to take a walk. He was determined to stay by my side, and nothing could lure him away from me, not food, not play, not a walk. He would even follow me into my bathroom. There is absolutely no way that I doubt that he loves me, and I believe that he knows that I love him too. I never want to live without a dog. I just wish that they lived longer!

@lvelez1999 9 ай бұрын

That's right. You can't see love on an MRI or CAT Scan Machine

@user-sj5ju4jb7t 8 ай бұрын

Dogs certainly love their humans. lol I don’t even need an mri scan to figure that out.

@IndigoBellyDance 5 ай бұрын

I heard the spirit of your dog returns to u:) And /or maybe they have short lives so we can have Many in our lives.

@PaulTheSkeptic 5 ай бұрын

I believe all those things too. I'm glad they did the science to demonstrate those things. Science is always good. But I didn't need the science to know those things. I know my dog loves me. I know he he doesn't like it when I'm stressed and that he loves my approval. I'm sure he even knows things about us that we're not even aware of.

@GG-rx5oo 10 ай бұрын

Finally, a feel-good piece in this sea of strife. Thanks, NOVA. 🐶

@francisfischer7620 9 ай бұрын

Oh you must go adopt a dog!! Don't be alone!! My little dog is my reason for living!

@g54b95 6 ай бұрын

Coming soon from NOVA: "How dogs with a certain genetic mutation are influencing left-wing politicians to enthusiastically destroy the country through blatantly unconstitutional policies".

@MoeHamHead-bx7og 6 ай бұрын

The foxes in tiny cages wasn't a feel good piece.

@Sabotage_Labs 5 ай бұрын

Right! Is it any wonder society is coming apart at the seems when... everywhere you turn someone is outraged about something. It the politicians and elite ruling class. They might be evil but they ain't stupid. Keeping us angry and hating each other protects them...from getting strung up in the streets! Don't let them do it!!! Just like dog breeds might look different and have different traits...under it all they, like us, are pretty much the same. We are so much more alike..than different! Just look at how many humans for different cultures and ethnicities...love dogs! And...they love us....there is no question in my mind about that. Dogs love!!!!

@Sabotage_Labs 5 ай бұрын

Oh.. I've said many times that I love dogs more than humans. People laugh...think I'm kidding. Nope... Pure unconditional love! You not only get back what you give a dog...and when more. The breeds I've raised...will protect a baby and give its life to protect it without hesitation. Dogs love us, love working for us, with us or...just share a warm spot on the porch. To me...near perfect souls! 😊

@RonJacksonToahani 10 ай бұрын

I had a staffordshire terrier that alerted me to a roommate that was behind a closed bedroom door having a diabetic seizure. He actually jumped up on the door pushing it open exposing the guy on the floor. We called 911. Paramedics said he would have gone into a coma had the dog not alerted us.

@pibly7784 9 ай бұрын

Wow- awesome.

@francisfischer7620 9 ай бұрын

Oh my! So so amazing! He saved her life!!

@galloping3265 8 ай бұрын

I loved my Staffie!❤

@mrt2this607 7 ай бұрын

Yes, without any training even. Our Jack Russell's will alert my wife or whoever is there that an Epileptic siezure is happening. Apparently they go nutz and will keep trying to lead her into whatever room I'm in. Usually not but can be quite dangerous with breathing, blood-pressure/heart probs, or environment danger like water in a shower/bath/pool so quick assessment of such is critical. Sixth sense of their's can even tell when ones about to happen when it's noticed as being a warning. And they'll stay with me until recovered. Scared the hell out of my wife and any past girlfriend who had the pleasure of seeing it for the 1st time but the dogs definitely helped calm them. Always gonna have one, probably two is more likely.

@helenmcmichael2122 5 ай бұрын

Bless that pup! ♥️🐾♥️

@robincosta8973 10 ай бұрын

I can't imagine my life without one or more dogs in it. From the time I was 25, Splice (13), Cody (12), Dozer (12), Digger (13), Rex (6), Opus(15), Starlight (13), Rascal (17), Pips (16), Chica (currently 11) and Tofu (currently 8). Chica and Tofu are still with me as I push 70. And btw....with the exception of Splice, they have all been shelter adoptions. And when I die, my ashes will be mixed with theirs for eternity.

@chonqmonk 9 ай бұрын

My dog Chonq is the Doggi Lama. He loves everyone and everything, and enjoys every day and whatever it brings his way.

@cleoxo2566 9 ай бұрын

Good for you! Our dogs have also come from local shelters, and have been wonderful. I always encourage folks to adopt from a shelter. These animals deserve loving homes. I also love your idea to mix your ashes with your dogs. That's just lovely.

@lauriegentry7764 9 ай бұрын

This is the first time I’ve come across someone with the same wish for final arrangement. I too have told everyone that I want my ashes mixed with those of my dogs and cats before burial. Also, every one I’ve ever had throughout my life were shelter rescues, or rescued by myself, found dumped in severely inhospitable environments. And I’ll be 70 this year. I keep all my babies, no matter what, for as long as they live. It’s nice to find another soul with the same energy.

@robincosta8973 9 ай бұрын

@@lauriegentry7764 Bless you and all your fur babies. Guess we will both need extra-large urns. :)

@francisfischer7620 9 ай бұрын

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

@firstname__lastname 10 ай бұрын

We honestly do not deserve the unconditional love and loyalty of dogs.

@NightShade1161 10 ай бұрын

I 100% agree! We don’t deserve such amazing goodness! Dogs are such a wonderful gift!!…❤

@geronimotanto2229 10 ай бұрын

Speak for yourself

@bearwill4737 10 ай бұрын

@@geronimotanto2229 , Maybe they have suck self-loathing, they feel they don't deserve a dogs love & friendship. We all seen it, they changed hardened murdering criminals. Maybe if they opened their heart they too could experience, the love, affection & devotion dogs share with people. I've always trusted dogs more than any people & probably always will. Why I tell women who own dogs, to always trust them when they for some unknown reason, take a instant dislike for a person, they sense the vile & evilness of a person that can be hidden from us, but Not with dogs !

@RealMTBAddict 10 ай бұрын

Like honesty bro like literally bro wow bro I'm so cool because I hate myself and humanity bro I'm so uniquely rebellious bro

@GradyPhilpott 10 ай бұрын

Humans bred this species to have the traits they possess, so while not every human deserves such loyalty, the human race certainly does.

@AnnDroid877 9 ай бұрын

The inmates are doing such a great job with their dogs. I know they're proud of their work. Congratulations, gentlemen.

@csillag4 9 ай бұрын

First thought you were referring to the fox inmates...

@francisfischer7620 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful!! I was a teacher at a State Prison. The dogs they trained healed those men's lives. It was utterly magnificent. So remarkable.

@rjay7019 10 ай бұрын

I had some friends that had a wolf. You could definitely tell it was not a dog. Just the feeling I got when I was around it. Like no matter how domesticated it is, you could feel it was a wild animal. 😮

@williamwalkup988 8 ай бұрын

The inmates found love. Love changes a human and the result is always good. My dog has changed my depression so much. I didn't want a dog. Caring for a dog was just going to be another responsibility for me. But Bear has given me and my family so much joy. Thank you Bear. We love you.

@MT_24 9 ай бұрын

It is so sad to see foxes being caged in such a small enclosure they can barely spread out.

@mztreemusic 8 ай бұрын

yea wtf

@helenmcmichael2122 7 ай бұрын

My thoughts exactly, even with their warm coats, no real shelter, confined, a wire raised floor, just disgusting.

@IndigoBellyDance 5 ай бұрын

My thoughts Exactly! And then scientists r like ‘oh the animal is angry’

@BarbaraBurton-zs7tn 5 ай бұрын

They have come to realize learned behavior and it only took them 60 years. Think of that. And we think we are smart. I guess we are as they have enshrined a long term job doing a dumb job. 😂😂😂😂

@davidlutz6670 10 ай бұрын

I heard this once and goes like this. Dear Lord help me become the person my dog thinks I am.

@daveski4496 9 ай бұрын

I love this!! Thank you.

@mrsatire9475 6 ай бұрын

The dog doesn't think you believe in God

@dgladen 9 ай бұрын

I am going through mourning my best friend of 12 years. On 9/22 I had to put her down. I miss her so much! It came unexpected. But I let her go bc I love her so much. I knew she was in love with me right up to the end. She trusted me completely and there were very few days we were ever apart. It still feels unreal. She used to wake me up with a bark in the mornings occasionally when she decided it's time to rise and shine mom. For 3 days in a row she barked at me to wake up after she was gone. Their love for their human comes without judgement. No human does that.

@jcepri 9 ай бұрын

I'm so sorry. I hope one day soon you can find love with another dog. Expect that it won't be the same, but it will be just as powerful.

@mcblaze1968 9 ай бұрын

We just had to put down our rescue Pyre of 8 years. She was a good girl!

@dgladen 9 ай бұрын

@@mcblaze1968 I feel your pain and I'm sorry for your loss

@laserprop 9 ай бұрын

Years ago my recently departed dog woke me by snuffling around my head. Maybe we're both crazy. So many shelter dogs desperately need somebody like you all in this thread. PLEASE give it a thought.

@dgladen 9 ай бұрын

We are not at all crazy. What we are is experienced in the realm beyond our five senses. I have many stories I could tell you about trust me you are not weird etcetera it's very normal unfortunately most people don't see it because they're too obsessed with their five senses.

@laurieerickson5648 10 ай бұрын

Am I the only one that wishes we could push the like button more than once? Always trust a dog when they don't like a person and never trust a person that doesn't like a dog. Truer words have never been spoken. Imho Oh yeah, as always.... excellent work NOVA.

@chrisreynolds35 9 ай бұрын

Weird opinion. Your dog could watch you get killed than forget about it the next day, while being loyal to your murderer if they have food.

@laurieerickson5648 9 ай бұрын

@@chrisreynolds35 I must respectfully disagree. The only time that might actually happen is if the dog is literally starving to death and/or the r word we aren't allowed to use anymore. I have seen dogs stand vigil at their owner's graves for over a week after the owner died. So sure, ur view could be possible if the owner is a complete dick to other ppl or their own dog or the dog is a complete dumbass.

@mellissadalby1402 9 ай бұрын

Tis video has encouraged me to praise my dog even more than I already do. She is such a GOOD GIRL!

@Peacebwyou9295 8 ай бұрын

Same. Seeing that they prefer love & attention over food… that proved what I’ve always thought, they are better than most human beings ❤

@lmundiclan 9 ай бұрын

When my family went on a two week vacation we didn’t take our Border Collie with us. My uncle staid in our home to take care of her. She kne him well as he lived with us before he got married. We were gone about a week when he came to where we were with Sugar, because she wouldn’t eat. When he was about a mile away she got fidgety and barking. She did that till she was once again with us. We kept her with us and learned she loved camping.

@mlbh2os211 10 ай бұрын

The Fox experient seems so cruel. Those tiny cages are horrific.

@momv8622 9 ай бұрын

Totally agree. Those women should try a cage themselves

@ccook31 9 ай бұрын

I thought the same thing. I was hoping they would explain that. The fact they are studying multi-generational tests means those animals are caged and controlled all their lives,, just so we can confirm what we pretty much already know?? We can do better than this. I'm hoping I misunderstood...

@banyusegara2882 9 ай бұрын

1000% agree, I am just wondering after all the conclusions or knowledge they can come up with, does it make us better human?

@marilyndee969 9 ай бұрын

I read about this experiment years ago. I hope those caged facilities are history now. They were pretty awful. No animal deserves to live in a small, empty cage.

@csillag4 9 ай бұрын

It's devastating

@r.t.rakubio5088 8 ай бұрын

Dogs need companions just as much as humans do. I’m a disabled vet that got into saving, fostering ,disabled or hard luck dogs that needed long term recovery to find furever home. Every one of my dogs has helped me though my own recovery. The only sneaky thing dogs hide is that they understand us better than we give them credit.

@maurafisher4407 9 ай бұрын

They are born wanting to love us. I think WE are born needing to love them.

@francisfischer7620 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

@albertroach7130 7 ай бұрын

God does all things for His Glory. And He Created all things for His Glory. And His pure LOVE is just waiting to come out of humans & animals on each other. Every person & animal we love on earth is waiting for us all in God's Paradise,our Home called Heaven. A perfect Place of GOD'S LOVE! ❤️

@marlinweekley51 10 ай бұрын

One more thing that proves affection vs food, if i yell or speakmin a mean tone of voice my dog get upset, lowers head, shies away and tail between legs. If i speak in a positive low tone approving voice he come to me straight away, wagging tail and seemingly smiling.

@frankkirkland866 9 ай бұрын

They definitely Smile

@clydekimsey7503 9 ай бұрын

We dont need an MRI to know that dogs actually love us. Just own one. Yes, food helps

@francisfischer7620 9 ай бұрын

ABSOLUTELY!!!! POSITIVELY!!!!

@francisfischer7620 9 ай бұрын

Guess that should have been pawsatvely...or something like that!

@ihatespam2 9 ай бұрын

My cat came in the room and yelled at me. I went downstairs and the door was left open.

@francisfischer7620 9 ай бұрын

Cats are heaven sent!

@terryrogers6232 10 ай бұрын

I've spent my life with a dog or often dogs as constant companions, even in war. The bond is both ways. I was a Sentry Dog MP in Vietnam. Our task was to secure a base or territory once taken by others (near Cambodia, one wasn't sure if the base was all that 'taken'). We used German Shepherds for the most part the same as 'point' or patrol dogs (and sometimes we did both duties). We each took turns doing 'Dog KP'...feeding and cleaning up after the dogs...gradually learning each dog's personality. One of us had a 50-50 German Shepherd + Wolf. That dog's personality was 'cold.' All the dogs were 'one man dogs' (that much comes through from wolves in a German Shepherd) but with enough persuasion, one could always 'get in' on any of them...except the part wolf. (Get in - inside the limits of the stake out chain without being mauled to say unkink a chain or put a blanket back on the dog...face to muzzle on that dog). The wolf-dog would just stare at you and wait his chance.

@grantsmythe8625 10 ай бұрын

I've had only German Shepherds for some years now,. I had Huskies before that and they are not loyal as the Shepherds are. I've found that Shepherds have problems with their hips once they get older but I do love that breed.

@terryrogers6232 10 ай бұрын

@@grantsmythe8625 problems with the hips... Indeed. My Army dog would climb the ladder in the exercise yard... And jump down on me with his front paws straddling my neck and hang there a second... Embarrassing. The sergeant would always shout at me. I finally figured out it was hip displasia and it hurt to jump to the ground.

@grantsmythe8625 10 ай бұрын

@@terryrogers6232 Yes, I've heard about hip displasia being a characteristic of the German Shepherd breed and how they adapt their behavior to deal with it. Best dogs I've ever had were German Shepherds. I love 'em. Hey man thanks for your service, by the way. Thanks to you and to you Army Canine Buddy.

@fritty9927 8 ай бұрын

What makes loving pets so hard is the day they leave before you.

@lisadavis9535 9 ай бұрын

There was never a question in my mind if my dogs loved me. Dogs believe actions speak louder than words. They are all about the nonverbal behavior. As humans we get confused and think that words speak louder than actions (which is why it is easy to gaslight us.). Dogs know to believe the actions, humans fool themselves. Dogs may not be smarter than us, but I do believe they are often wiser.

@bobbybob3865 9 ай бұрын

Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. (Inside a dog, it's too dark to read.)

@bobbybob3865 9 ай бұрын

bobbybob, you're weird.

@albertroach7130 7 ай бұрын

Ho,Ho!

@bettyboadwine4890 10 ай бұрын

Dogs are pack animals. We are their pack. They want to be with us because we are their pack mates , family and more!

@JasonGonzales-ft2ex 10 ай бұрын

5:04 OMG!!! SHE'S WEARING A HAPPY HOODY !!😂

@bwset69 9 ай бұрын

I just lost my beloved Bella on 10/15/23 after losing oral cancer.. she’s was a loyal companion for the past 12 years.. see you in paradise with Jackie very soon

@TimeTheory2099 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Nova 👍

@NMansetJWard 9 ай бұрын

Aloha...we have 4 quite varied rescue dogs right now, two hounds and two wolves...I grew up with dogs...I am not their feeder, my wife is...I do fill their water when needed...I stay aloof , yet they all love me...their sense of their territory, especially the wolves...many square miles...they roam free on our 10 acre farm yet love to explore when they get out of the gate...they have become a pack and howl together numerous times per day...they bark at cruise ships miles away and occasional helicopters, very protective...gentle dogs...

@stevenbecker5571 9 ай бұрын

I've thought for a long time that dogs are the smartest creatures on the entire planet, surpassing even humans. They have US trained to go out and work our tails off and take care of them. All they have to do is look cute and snuggle up to us and we're putty in their hands...er...paws.

@chrisreynolds35 9 ай бұрын

Don’t see dogs performing heart surgeries. Dogs are just as dumb as a pig

@noanyobiseniss7462 10 ай бұрын

Dogs are the best people.

@geminicricket4975 10 ай бұрын

"Do Dogs Love Us or Do They Just Want Food?" Answer: Yes.

@marlinweekley51 10 ай бұрын

Anyone who has to ask this question has never had a dog.😊

@nellorchronicles377 8 ай бұрын

I worry about those foxes being kept in tiny cages like that. Especially the ones specifically bred to not like people I can't imagine how stressful that must be for those foxes.

@BwInNewJersey 10 ай бұрын

I love dogs the way dogs love people.

@thetruth1862 9 ай бұрын

Dogs are so happy to see you all the time because one human day is a week to our fury friends , they make the most of there shorter lives

@vavilovasvetlana9044 10 ай бұрын

For a family, it seems to me, that a cat and a dog are the best family members, understanding and important members of family.Thanks for the detailed story about dogs.

@francisfischer7620 9 ай бұрын

I couldn't agree more.

@patriciahengeveld777 9 ай бұрын

There are so many instances of people even the homeless that have animals that love them that help them

@jameshisself9324 7 ай бұрын

Dogs love us in spite of our shortcomings, in spite of our social or intellectual standing. I think the 'discovery' that dogs love is interesting because ultimately we put that there. Selective breeding for the 'most friendliest' is going to create that result. How lucky we humans are for getting to live in their world.

@amywarren8380 8 ай бұрын

My best good boys and girls include my therapy dog named Nova! My dogs add such happiness to my life and the lives of people they meet during therapy. I’m so grateful for them.

@user-sj5ju4jb7t 8 ай бұрын

Man’s best friend. We have a shared story. It always blows my mind how dogs derive happiness from making us happy or how deeply invested they are in our overall wellbeing.

@skzion2 9 ай бұрын

This is a good film.

@destiny6478 8 ай бұрын

I was concerned for the foxes. Some of them were so sweet.

@onlyme112 8 ай бұрын

I had to skip past that part. It was so sad to see those foxes pacing in their small cages.

@williambock1821 9 ай бұрын

Who’s a good Nova? 😃

@jayweiss602 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful, thanks for a great show!

@ryanreedgibson 10 ай бұрын

I always joked by telling my German Shepard, Candy, that she only likes me cuz of food. She doesn't get along with others though. Great Docu PBS Nova.

@willmpet 5 ай бұрын

My Dog Seamus knew when I was having a tough time at work and at home, I recall going into the park basement, and putting my head in my hands; Seamus always came to me and put his nose under my hand and he MADE me pet him, he was such a good friend to me! I wish he could have lived longer. I was so proud of my 2 children, who wanted to pet him when we had to put him to sleep (due only to his having pain, we saved him from that.)

@stevehartman1730 10 ай бұрын

My late friend raised wolves. He took me n his barn where the huge wolf had a chicken and a momma cat n 5 kittens on his back and would walk around the barn giving them rides they all loced each other.

@stevehartman1730 10 ай бұрын

.y late wealthy uncle would get angry if u called it a dog. He said it is either an animal or a canine a dog is a no count human . A canine is honest loves u unconditionally if they like u they'll wag their tail n if they r close enuf lick your hand. If they don't like u they'll growl n if close enuf bite u the only exceptiona to the rule is if they're diseased then for humanitarian purposes should b destroyed. If they love u enuf they'll give their life for u which they've done many times.

@stevehartman1730 10 ай бұрын

Wolves have better morals they mate for life where as a dog will mate w anyone

@SayYoJ 8 ай бұрын

47:52 Oh my goodness, What a sweet young lady🥹 God bless you Callie ❤️😝

@ramonvalencia5719 8 ай бұрын

I wish they had included a section on therapy dogs, but still a great documentary.

@francisfischer7620 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely fantastic program!!!

@therealcfiddy592 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Francis!

@kathrynkildow3743 9 ай бұрын

I just love reading these comments from fellow dog lovers! I have a doggy, too and we love each other very much. His name is Joey and he’s an absolute delight! Our family had another dog when my brother and I were growing up. I left for a school event early one Saturday morning and had a headache. Mom, Kevin, and our dog, Jenny, were asleep. When I got back, Mom and Kevin told me they had been to the hospital, but they were all right. Jenny had woken them up and Kevin discovered they were being poisoned by carbon monoxide. If it weren’t for Jenny, I would’ve come home to a dead Mom, brother and dog! They all lived long after that! ❤

@floridaboiwoody 10 ай бұрын

Dogs are just so great. Mans best friend. We simply are better together.

@katherinekinnaird4408 10 ай бұрын

God bless Callie and her parents. 😊

@xj6786 10 ай бұрын

Yeah, she truly is unique. Her wholesomeness instantly made my heart melt. 😊 God bless her and her fam!

@conroc01 6 ай бұрын

Dogs are angels on earth. The best beings ever.

@waggishsagacity7947 6 ай бұрын

My life had been divided into two almost equal halves: BD= Before Dogs, and AD or WD = after orwith Dogs.I have no doubt whatsoever that my BD years were wonderful, almost enchanted, my AD/WD have been filled with far greater contentment, growth, warmth, and enchantment. I cannot see living without dogs and being happy even tomorrow I'd win $10 million. For context, I'll point out that , in my AD/WD years I've often lived from paycheck to paycheck. I know of no greaterj oy than being and loving dogs. Thanks PBS/Nova for a terrific segment.

@katherinekinnaird4408 10 ай бұрын

We had a cat that appeared to know each time when my boyfriend was having a heart attack . 7 times. In fact moments before we clocked the first symptoms that cat sprang un to action and convinced first responders and even same responders more than once when the ambulance attendants had yet to clock even 1 symptom. I can't explain it but I am thankful for Elli May cat....yes our dog on the other hand would run to the end of my finger and sniff it when i was actually pointing to the front door to go out and play. His favorite thing to do😊

@RealMTBAddict 10 ай бұрын

I think your boyfriend is broken.

@noanyobiseniss7462 10 ай бұрын

Cats can tell when something is close to death because thats how they find their meals.

@nomadiavan6560 9 ай бұрын

@@noanyobiseniss7462 🐱❓😳

@leeoswald9799 9 ай бұрын

Dogs--the greatest species in the universe.

@johnrickard8512 9 ай бұрын

I think evolution also selected for cooperation and innate understanding, and this effectively means that humans and dogs share at least some common understanding at an instinctual level

@patmanchester8045 9 ай бұрын

So what did those two scientists do to get a job where you have to put your hands in the cages of MANY wild animals who are trying to bite them?

@pamelamorgan2866 8 ай бұрын

Humans could take notes from dogs in love and friendship!

@daveski4496 9 ай бұрын

If only all people had more of the love genes.

@berthanadrossos9802 9 ай бұрын

I do not feel comfortable to see wild animals kept in cages.😮😟

@jasonrawls6959 10 ай бұрын

Could've saved the misery of a bunch of caged foxes with the most easily predictable experiment ever

@marthamurphy7940 6 ай бұрын

Started watching this last night and had to finish it this morning before I can do anything else.

@transistic 7 ай бұрын

I enjoyed this show very much!!

@livetotell100 9 ай бұрын

Simply put, dog rock. And they help us as much as we help them

@OneOfUsHere 7 ай бұрын

This was an awesome episode. It reminded me how David Letterman would have diving dogs on his show ever year. I loved the segment.

@pibly7784 9 ай бұрын

I love dogs. ❤❤❤

@traceykays433 9 ай бұрын

Dont u know its very sad for that inmate and that dog when their training is finished and they seperate them.

@francisfischer7620 9 ай бұрын

Deeply so. But I taught at one of those prisons. Those dogs worked miracles on those men. It was a win-win situation. I was very deeply impressed.

@grokeffer6226 9 ай бұрын

😊❤❤❤👍🐺🐕 My dog and I enjoyed this program.

@Peacebwyou9295 8 ай бұрын

Does Callie have a page I can follow? She’s an inspiration too ❤️

@1p4142136 5 ай бұрын

The first human into orbit around the Earth was Yuri Gagarin but before him it was her, a female dog named Laika.

@Ghost2743 7 ай бұрын

For those wondering, doGs do seem to go back 30kya or more, mtDNA (female lineage) haplogroup C is the original European line, it's just no longer dominant, which is not that surprising (it happens with human populations). Hg C is still common in Mastiffs and bullies. We have multiple early "wolfdogs" around 30kya and they're 4 THOUSAND miles apart. By 20kya dogs where becoming common in eastern Eurasia, which is where the NOW dominant haplogroups A and B come from. There has been a lot of mixing of wolves into dogs, and dog DNA back into modern wolves, muddying the waters... By 12kya dogs had already become widespread and genetically distinct, all this rounding DOWN to 20 or FIFTEEEN kya is a lil ridiculous.

@Ghost2743 7 ай бұрын

Great doc though, didn't mean to imply otherwise.

@stevesolomon7670 7 ай бұрын

I have loved dogs forever. Now I KNOW WHY!

@jeremydennis6988 8 ай бұрын

Yeah dog's are Gods gift😊

@renatonanaysr.9634 5 ай бұрын

very educational presentation . thank you Nova

@apbt067 5 ай бұрын

Idk if you call it love,loyalty, or both but the movie Hitachi proves that they def have one or both for us. It’s based on a true story and one of the best dog movies a person can watch.

@nunyabusiness9013 9 ай бұрын

Doggos are the bestest.

@grantsmythe8625 10 ай бұрын

Poor foxes, to have lived all of their lives in a cage.

@keririggs3152 8 ай бұрын

Right?

@janicej5923 8 ай бұрын

and to never even put their paws on the ground.

@susanmercurio1060 8 ай бұрын

That's what I thought

@user-ek9hg3ip9h 8 ай бұрын

Russians can be notorious for their experiments. Remember when Stalin tried to breed the ape warrior?

@lxxredxxl9587 8 ай бұрын

Could the cages be any smaller?

@karinquinones997 8 ай бұрын

Love this!🎉

@loveislove4879 5 ай бұрын

This has an excellent way of explaining how dogs evolved from wolves. I never quite understood before.

@LV-qr8fr 9 ай бұрын

If you all like this documentary, a guy on KZfaq here named david ian howe is a professor who makes really cool videos about how dogs and humans evolved together and other related things. Worth the watch :)

@jcepri 9 ай бұрын

I've never owned a dog, but after watching this, I'm considering it. I just couldn't stand a dog that barks all the time. Any advice for how you can have a dog when you work 8-9 hours a day?

@pamelachristie5570 5 ай бұрын

The caged fox footage was really disturbing.

@PuppySizedElephant73 5 ай бұрын

Very cool video! I love dogs!

@markwagoner3599 10 ай бұрын

I can, and have, left a bag of beef jerky laying on the coffee table and walked away from it and walked over to the corner store. Come back 15 minutes later and that bag of Jerry will still be there when I get back home. My dogs will not touch anything until I say so and offer it to them. I have always been scarry good at training my dogs. And the two I have now are no exceptions. Yup Flow and the Honey Bear.

@ForeverMasterless 6 ай бұрын

A lot of people think if we ever make contact with aliens that they'll be hostile. One only needs to look at how many dogs there are on the planet vs how many wolves to see that indiscriminate love and willingness to cooperate is a far more powerful long-term survival strategy.

@lynnwaller6230 8 ай бұрын

Dogs are living with us because we have couches. End of Story. LMAO

@teddited9682 7 ай бұрын

The Russian experiment looks very cruel: those little cages!!! With wire bottoms…can they ever be comfortable?!

@walgreenscal 10 ай бұрын

the most critically important publisher of medias, pbs. thank you

@phil20_20 9 ай бұрын

Dog wags man 🤗 Food is just a necessary part of the relationship. They've got to eat. They can scavenge as well as any animal.

@francisphillips53 9 ай бұрын

I don’t need a MRI scan of my dogs 🧠 to know he loves me. ( it’s obvious.)’

@borja1000 5 ай бұрын

The way these animals bound with us, like no other organism, the work they provide in various areas (agriculture; law enforcement; military; social and health services) makes them deserve specific legislation that affords them judicial protection fitting of their status in society.

@karenlbellmont6560 8 ай бұрын

Lovely souls. I'd sacrifice myself for my doggo; I'm sure she would too.

@jamesbusald7097 8 ай бұрын

Good dog.

@christopherrobertson7723 8 ай бұрын

Dogs bring out the best and the worst in people!

@lisadavis9535 9 ай бұрын

I could see someone finding a litter of wolf pups 30,000 years ago, thinking they were cute and since mama wolf was dead, raising them. The ones who were friendly and "tamer" stayed with their human "pack", the others left. After generations, the wolves became tamer and eventually became dogs. My evidence is the number of hits on any cute animal video! LOL!

@vicronson 9 ай бұрын

Check out the movie 'Alpha', the last 10 minutes will explain it all though the whole movie is excellent

@bradhove1454 6 ай бұрын

I have had many dogs and wolves in all those relationships I have noticed , in both groups some are smart some are not, some love the affection some not so much .