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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