A person sits next to their husky on a hilltop overlooking mountains n the background
Dogs have been with us longer than any other domestic species.
  • Dogs have developed a special kind of emotional bond with humans over millennia.
  • They connect with us in ways that other domestic animals haven't, per a new study.
  • That's why dogs bring us so much joy, one expert said.

Pet owners worldwide came together for a scientific experiment proving how emotionally bonded dogs are to us.