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#599 | Man's Best Friend: The Remarkable History of Dogs

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Why do dogs understand us so well, and how did the "wild" wolf become man's closest companion? This episode tells the remarkable story of how a partnership thousands of years ago changed both species forever.


From ancient myths to modern living rooms, it shows how dogs helped build human civilisation and captured our hearts.


  • The story of Argos, Odysseus' loyal hunting dog
  • Friendlier Ice Age wolves scavenged leftovers and formed a partnership.
  • Dogs read human signals; puppy dog eyes win care.
  • Tameness changed bodies and diet, including starch digestion.
  • Fox experiment proved tameness reshapes bodies within generations.
  • Working dogs helped herding, travel, and growing settlements.
  • Dogs used in war and as status symbols.
  • Ancient grave shows care for a sick dog.
  • Victorians made dogs pets; Kennel Club set breeds.
  • After war, pet dogs spread; today ownership and spending soar.

Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/dogs

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