Historical reference of relations between humans and four-legged faithful pet.

 

Introduction


For centuries, dogs have been called "human best friends" and have provided friendship and loyalty to humans. This is evident in most homes where dogs are domesticated. Children and adults alike have warm relationships with dogs of all kinds.

Ancient Ages





There is archaeological evidence that dogs were the first animals to be domesticated by humans more than 30,000 years ago (more than 10,000 years before domestication of horses and ruminants). This started when wolves began to prey on leftovers from humans. And the wolves began to be tamed to provide them with shelters and shelters. In return, wolves will help human hunter-gatherers in hunting. As these domesticated wolves breed, they have evolved into the dogs we know today for thousands of years.

In addition to the evolution of wolf physiology, there is evidence of an evolving bond between humans and what is now called dogs. At the burial ground of Předmostí (Czech Republic), a dog was found buried in bone (probably from a mammoth) that was carefully put into the mouth after death. This is believed to be 32,000 years old. In Oberkassel (Germany), the skeleton of a dog with a disability was filled with male and female bodies. Radiocarbon dating indicates that this was about 14,300 years ago. This is a unique early example of an evolving connection. Beyond using dogs for practical purposes only.

Other early dog ​​burial grounds have been found in many other places; the mummified black dogs of Tumat in Russia are estimated to be 12,450 years old, and in Israel there are 12 in the village of Einmarachnatuf culture. Is buried, one of whom has a hand on the body of a small puppy (at least 12,000 years old). For at least 6,000 years, dogs have been deified in many major civilizations (Anubis in Egypt, Xolotl for the Maya, Cerberus for the Greeks). Their job was to take the dead to the afterlife (which emphasizes the dog's leadership role) or to protect the afterlife. Because dogs have evolved with humans, they can connect with us at a deeper level than many animals today.


Medieval





The aristocrats of medieval dogdom have been greyhounds and what our ancestors called `jogging hounds`, via way of means of which, illogically, they intended puppies that hunt via way of means of heady fragrance in preference to speed. By greyhounds they intended some thing of a greyhound type, from an Irish wolfhound to a tiny Italian greyhound, that is one of the problems dealing with canine-genealogists. A greyhound, the favoured present of princes, become the standard hero of the medieval canine story.

He should, says a 14th-century writer, be courteous and now no longer too fierce `wel folowing his maistre and doyng something he hym commandeth, he shuld be top and kyndly and clene, happy and pleased and playeng, wel willyng and goodly to all maner folkes store to the wild beestis`. This paragon become the noble lord`s unique pet, and his effigy become frequently positioned on tombstones at his master`s feet. The knight`s woman become apt to have lap puppies, and their effigies, too, singly or in pairs, are discovered carved on tombs, whole with collar and little bells.

Much has been said about medieval dogs fighting over bones under the table in the great hall, and often enough they did, but 15th-century books of etiquette pronounced it bad manners to stroke a dog or cat at meals or to make one ‘thi felow at the tabull round’, and enjoined the valet preparing his master’s bedroom to ‘dryve out dogg and catte’.

However, the owner's idea was different, and one of the hunting protagonists explained that Spaniel and Greyhound were sleeping in bed. And proved that the dogs have the same taste. In fact, dogs regularly attended this kind of event. Never dreamed of admitting them, they were often seen in the royal palace, and despite the rules of etiquette, the Duke of Berry's Très Riches Heures had two dogs just above the table at the Duke's banquet. Featuring a small dog, -looks like a greyhound.

XX-XXI centuries

 

 The use of dogs in activities to help people has been widespread over the past few decades since the 1970s and 1980s. Dogs were used for service because of their highly developed sense of smell. Studies show that they can smell fear, anxiety, and sadness. The use of service dogs to assist people is wide-ranging, including guide dogs, mobile dogs, and medical alert dogs. In some hospitals, the use of dogs is called animal-assisted therapy (AFT). AFT involves the use of trained and certified animals as part of a medical patient's treatment plan. These programs have been shown to promote a healing environment  for patients with various diagnoses, including cancer, seizure warning, and detection of peanut allergies, and alleviate certain psychological symptoms. Dogs, commonly known as "therapy dogs," are used in hospitals for animal-assisted therapy to give people comfort and affection. As a result of his research. Samuel Corson, pets are commonplace in this type of nursing home and other facilities. People suffering from isolation, depression, and mental illness sometimes  find safety in  emotional support animals that can be a major obstacle to their daily lives. It is important to remember that  dogs that fall into the category of psychological support animals do not require special training or screening.

According to the social support theory, animals are a source of social support and companionship, which are necessary for wellbeing. Canines` social impact on humans is especially significant for those who tend to be more isolated, such as children with no siblings or elderly persons. In this view, the animal is part of our community and is an important determinant for psychological wellbeing. According to self psychology, an animal can be a "selfobject" that gives a sense of cohesion, support, or sustenance to a person`s sense of self. Selfpsychology explains why some animals are so crucial to a person's sense of self and wellbeing. Dog companionship often gives people a sense of purpose by causing them to develop a daily routine and giving them something to look forward to each day. Studies also show owning a dog reduces stress, alleviates anxiety, and even can prolong a human's lifespan. Despite the positive relationship, there are instances where dogs have turned on their owner or other humans. The reasons for a dog to break the normally positive social bond are varied and include a background of abuse against the animal, inherent psychological issues of the dog, and where the dog may have been trained for heightened aggression. But trained aggression is virtually always by professional handlers of special dogs.

Conclution

Humans interact with animals in numerous ways and on numerous levels. We are indeed living in an “animal”s world,’ in the sense that our lives are very much intertwined with the lives of animals.

Reference

https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/our-responsibility/animal-health-news/human-dog-relationship-historical-perspective#:~:text=There%20is%20archaeological%20evidence%20dogs,domestication%20of%20horses%20and%20ruminants).

https://www.historytoday.com/miscellanies/world-medieval-dogdom

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.584037/full

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human%E2%80%93canine_bond

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