TV Horizon - Season 47 Episode 7 : The Secret Life of the Dog Horizon - Season 47 Episode 7 : The Secret Life of the Dog 7.516/10 by 32 users 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. Details Casts Posters Images Title Horizon - Season 47 Episode 7 : The Secret Life of the Dog Alternative Titles BBC Horizon 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, Casts Plot Keywords , Episodes List Horizon Season 47 :Episode 1 Do I Drink Too Much? Do I Drink Too Much? 2009-10-13 Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before. Horizon Season 47 :Episode 2 The Secret You The Secret You 2009-10-20 Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before. Horizon Season 47 :Episode 3 Fix Me Fix Me 2009-10-27 Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before. Horizon Season 47 :Episode 4 Who's Afraid of a Big Black Hole? Who's Afraid of a Big Black Hole? 2009-11-03 Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before. Horizon Season 47 :Episode 5 Why Do We Talk? Why Do We Talk? 2009-11-10 Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before. Horizon Season 47 :Episode 6 How Long is a Piece of String? How Long is a Piece of String? 2009-11-17 Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before. Horizon Season 47 :Episode 7 The Secret Life of the Dog The Secret Life of the Dog 2010-01-06 Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before. Horizon Season 47 :Episode 8 Why Do Viruses Kill? Why Do Viruses Kill? 2010-01-13 Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before. Horizon Season 47 :Episode 9 Pill Poppers Pill Poppers 2010-01-20 Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before. Horizon Season 47 :Episode 10 Don't Grow Old Don't Grow Old 2010-02-03 Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before. Horizon Season 47 :Episode 11 To Infinity and Beyond To Infinity and Beyond 2010-02-10 Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before. Horizon Season 47 :Episode 12 What Makes a Genius? What Makes a Genius? 2010-02-17 Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before. Horizon Season 47 :Episode 13 Did Cooking Make Us Human? Did Cooking Make Us Human? 2010-03-02 Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before. Horizon Season 47 :Episode 14 Is Everything We Know About the Universe Wrong? Is Everything We Know About the Universe Wrong? 2010-03-09 Horizon tells amazing science stories, unravels mysteries and reveals worlds you've never seen before.