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My research consists of two primary sources, four secondary sources, and one book. These are reliable and credible sources that I trust.
Primary Sources
Primary Sources
This is a primary source and is a website. In this Smithsonian Magazine article it answers the question of why dogs make great companions. The author of the article observed a study at the Canine Cognition Research lab at Yale University.
MacGregor, Jeff. The New Science of Our Ancient Bond With Dogs, Smithsonian Magazine, Dec. 2020, www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/new-science-ancient-bond-with-dogs-180976226/.
This book is also a primary source. This book investigates the evolution of dogs and how they became our pets, as well as their place in today’s society. The author also talks about his own dog and his experiences with her.
Homans, John. What's a Dog For? : The Surprising History, Science, Philosophy, and Politics of Man's Best Friend. Penguin Press, 2012.
Secondary Sources
Secondary Sources
This Smithsonian Magazine article is a website and a secondary source. It answers if the prehistoric fiction story “Alpha” has any truth to it. More importantly, it looks to find when and where dogs were domesticated.
Handwerk, Brian. How Accurate is the Theory of Dog Domestication in "Alpha"?, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Aug. 2018, www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/how-wolves-really-became-dogs-180970014/.
This source is a website and is a secondary source. It tries to answer the question of why we love dogs so much and why they love us. It explores the history of dogs and how they became our pets.
Are Dogs Really Man's Best Friend?, Science World, 2 June 2016, www.scienceworld.ca/stories/are-dogs-really-mans-best-friend/.
This is a Time article that is a secondary source. This article focuses on human-dog relationships and how they have been rolled into one. Also it discusses how dogs have become part of our lives and facts about dogs in the world today.
Kluger, Jeffrey. Why Dogs and Humans Love Each Other More than Anyone Else, Time , 20 July 2018, https://time.com/5342964/human-bond-dog-thoughts/.
This article from Insider is a secondary source. This article centers it’s attention on the symbiotic relationship between people and their dogs. It also talks about dog’s ability to adapt to their owner, understand commands, and how they bond with us.
Miller, Zoe. People have bonded with Canines for centuries - and science can help explain why dogs are humans' best friend, Insider, 16 Aug. 2018, www.insider.com/dogs-humans-friendship-explained-2018-8.
Book Source
Book Source
Dog’s Best Friend is a book that explores our relationship with dogs. It talks about canines' cherished relationship with humans and the culture of the dog. Lastly, it investigates the prehistoric domestication of dogs and they came to be.
Derr, Mark. Dog's Best Friend: Annals of the Dog-Human Relationship. Henry Holt and Company, Inc., 1997.
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