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Feb 2023
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Why Are We So Obsessed With Dogs? with D...

Sony Music Entertainment / Jonathan Van Ness
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Dogs. We snuggle up with them on the couch. We pamper them with treats and toys and songs. We even give them prime placement on our dating profiles! But how—and why—did we become BFFs with canines? And what does our love for dogs say about us? This week, anthrozoologist Dr. maythe han and her dog Frank join Jonathan to explore this special bond between human ... Show More
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