Why we love dogs— and they love us back
From Harvard Thinking by Harvard University
April 29, 2026 · 28 min · Season 1 · Episode 27
About this episode
This episode explores the mutual love between humans and dogs, featuring insights from experts in various fields.
People in this episode
Host: Samantha Laine Perfas
Guests: Alice Hoffman, Beth Frates, Erin Hecht
Topics covered
- dogs
- human-animal bond
- emotional benefits
- evolutionary biology
- lifestyle medicine
Keywords
- dogs
- human-animal relationship
- health benefits
- emotional support
- evolution
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Organizations: Harvard University
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