Good dog: Survival of the friendliest
There's no denying the bond people feel and the attachment dogs have for their humans, but if we put that beautiful relationship under scientific scrutiny, does it hold up?
Can any dog go 'full Lassie' if you (or Timmy) gets stuck down a well? Will your dog save you?
Featuring:
Professor Clive Wynne, animal psychologist, Arizona State University
Professor Clive Wynne, animal psychologist, Arizona State University Dr. Mia Cobb, Chaser Innovation Research Fellow (Canine Welfare Science), Animal Welfare Science Centre at the University of Melbourne
Dr. Mia Cobb, Chaser Innovation Research Fellow (Canine Welfare Science), Animal Welfare Science Centre at the University of Melbourne Professor Chris Johnson, the University of Tasmania
Professor Chris Johnson, the University of Tasmania
Dr. Annika Bremhorst, founder of Dogs and Science, and canine scientist at the University of Bern
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