Join Smart Pet Talk host and panel and renowned guest canine scientist Dr. Clive D. L. Wynne, director of the Canine Science Collaboratory at Arizona State University, for a heartwarming and enlightening dive into the science behind dogs’ emotional bond with humans.

In this episode, Dr. Wynne explores:
Why love—not intelligence—is dogs’ superpower, and how genetics, hormones (like oxytocin), and brain activity support this bond. How dogs have evolved unique social skills to connect with humans across millennia.

🔗 Listen & Learn

Streaming platforms: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, etc. Search for “Dog Is Love Clive Wynne” or the Smart Pet Talk series.
Book by Dr. Wynne: Dog Is Love: Why and How Your Dog Loves You (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2020)—available anywhere books are sold.