We have an extraordinary relationship with dogs - closer than with any other animal on the planet. But what makes the bond between us so special? Research into dogs is gaining momentum, and scientists are investigating them like never before. From the latest fossil evidence, to the sequencing of the canine genome, to cognitive experiments, dogs are fast turning into the new chimps as a window into understanding ourselves. Where does this relationship come from? In Siberia, a unique breeding experiment reveals the astonishing secret of how dogs evolved from wolves. Swedish scientists demonstrate how the human/dog bond is controlled by a powerful hormone also responsible for bonding mothers to their babies. Why are dogs so good at reading our emotions? Horizon meets Betsy, the world's most intelligent dog, and compares her incredible abilities to those of children. Man's best friend has recently gone one step further - helping us identify genes responsible for causing human diseases.
| Title | Horizon - Season 47 Episode 7 : The Secret Life of the Dog |
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| Alternative Titles | BBC Horizon |
| Subtitle Available |
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| First Air Date | 1964-02-04 |
| Last Air Date | 2024-07-22 |
| Number of Episodes | 1169 |
| Number of Seasons | 60 |
| Genres | Documentary, |
| Networks | BBC Two, |
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| Plot Keywords | , |
Episodes List
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Horizon Season 47 :Episode 1 Do I Drink Too Much? Do I Drink Too Much?
2009-10-13Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.
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Horizon Season 47 :Episode 2 The Secret You The Secret You
2009-10-20Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.
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Horizon Season 47 :Episode 3 Fix Me Fix Me
2009-10-27Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.
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Horizon Season 47 :Episode 4 Who's Afraid of a Big Black Hole? Who's Afraid of a Big Black Hole?
2009-11-03Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.
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Horizon Season 47 :Episode 5 Why Do We Talk? Why Do We Talk?
2009-11-10Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.
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Horizon Season 47 :Episode 6 How Long is a Piece of String? How Long is a Piece of String?
2009-11-17Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.
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Horizon Season 47 :Episode 7 The Secret Life of the Dog The Secret Life of the Dog
2010-01-06Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.
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Horizon Season 47 :Episode 8 Why Do Viruses Kill? Why Do Viruses Kill?
2010-01-13Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.
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Horizon Season 47 :Episode 9 Pill Poppers Pill Poppers
2010-01-20Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.
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Horizon Season 47 :Episode 10 Don't Grow Old Don't Grow Old
2010-02-03Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.
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Horizon Season 47 :Episode 11 To Infinity and Beyond To Infinity and Beyond
2010-02-10Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.
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Horizon Season 47 :Episode 12 What Makes a Genius? What Makes a Genius?
2010-02-17Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.
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Horizon Season 47 :Episode 13 Did Cooking Make Us Human? Did Cooking Make Us Human?
2010-03-02Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.
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Horizon Season 47 :Episode 14 Is Everything We Know About the Universe Wrong? Is Everything We Know About the Universe Wrong?
2010-03-09Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.
