Episode Details

On this very special episode, Marcus and Esme tackle their most controversial topic to date – dogs! Why are dogs so controversial? Well, if a person says anything remotely negative about dogs, then you can darn well bet the dog lovers will come for that person. So, Marcus and Esme demonstrate great bravery as they attempt to answer the following questions:

• Why do people love dogs so much?
• What are the physical and psychological health benefits of dog ownership?
• What are the POTENTIAL negative impacts of dog ownership?

PLUS: Marcus and Esme provide a brief follow-up of last week’s episode about the expansion of involuntary commitment in America. 

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Sources for this episode include:

• Osborn, Jen Flatt. “Domestication of Dogs: From Wolves to Our Canine Companions.” World Animal Foundation, 11 Aug. 2023, worldanimalfoundation.org/dogs/domestication-of-dogs 
• Coughlan, Sean. “Dogs' Eyes Evolve to Appeal to Humans.” BBC News, 17 June 2019, www.bbc.com/news/education-48665618. 
• Miller, Louise B. “The Psychological and Physical Benefits of Having a Pet.” Psychology Today, 26 Oct. 2020, www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-mind-body-connection/202010/the-psychological-and-physical-benefits-having-pet. 
• Manis, Emily. “New Study Sheds Light on the Positive and Negative Impacts of Dog Ownership on Psychological Wellbeing.” PsyPost, 15 Sept. 2022, www.psypost.org/new-study-sheds-light-on-the-positive-and-negative-impacts-of-dog-ownership-on-psychological-wellbeing. 

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