How attached are we to our dogs? And what type of attachment does a dog form with their owner? Is there a difference in the brain activity of a mother looking at their child versus their dog? Lets breakdown the facts and science behind the ultimatum: it's me, or the dog.

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Sit down every week with The Dog Scholar to unpick a new big question about dogs. Prof Sab brings the latest scientific research, Danny and Jamie bring 20 years of experience working with and training thousands of dogs. Takeaway fun facts, bust your own long held myths, and get to know humans' best friends in a completely new way.

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