Dogs & us - The secrets of an unbreakable friendship | DW Documentary

Several thousand years ago, humans and dogs made an emotional pact. Today, that pact of friendship is still unbroken. Whether hunting, sledging or herding, dogs have accompanied humans everywhere, from deserts and jungles to the ice-covered ends of the earth.
But while the dog has long embodied true friendship and boundless loyalty, only recently have we started to understand this magnificent animal. What do we really know about our four-legged friends?
"Dogs & Us - The Secret of a Friendship" tells beautiful, exciting and extraordinary real-life stories of dogs and humans around the world. From the shelter dog helping a prison inmate find courage, to the specially trained four-legged companion of a young autistic woman, to the rescue dog using smell to locate missing people. In breathtaking pictures, the documentary shows dogs' special skills and uncovers why they are essential to our society. Why can dogs communicate with us so well? How far does this understanding go? And what exactly is the secret of this wonderful friendship?
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[@anya5893]

The best thing that ever happened to humankind is dogs.

[@CowToes]

God blessed us with dogs.

[@WilliamJones-yc6lh]

What about fire, indoor plumbing, electricity, planes, trains, or automobiles?

[@DiJACKER]

Mankind

[@jla-pr5wc]

@@CowToes Nope. Dogs actually evolved from an extinct species of wolves that lived about 30,000 years ago.

[@enejkelecija7377]

Aliens

[@-my5pittybulls-]

“Sometimes I don’t want to hang out with anyone else, but I always want to hang out with my dog.” I can totally relate to that.

[@vickiebunch5703]

Truly, is there anyone better? Comfort, love and no judgement?...can't get that anywhere else!

[@domestique3954]

Absolutely!👌🍀And i’m lucky to raise a russian puppy - shepard/husky mix short-haired. What an adorable character he has! 🤗

[@CarolynDenison]

I have to agree with your comment. Some day's the love of a loyal friend will get you through anything life can throw your wife. Most dog's can understand up to 360 words. They know what we are talking about and talk back to us with their eyes. It takes time but a good dog can teach us their language . Making us good masters inspire of our breeds. Mine just taught me that I must quit biting everyone who stops by. But she keeps getting ne the wrong treats.

[@georgehenderson7783]

@Real CanadianX I love to see animals of all kinds being rescued. Last month a stray cat living in a park in my neighborhood was rescued by an older couple. For months, every day they would bring the cat food in the late afternoon. Sometimes I brought milk. One day they brought a small cage with them and were trying to get the cat to go inside so they could take it to their home but the cat didn't want to go in it. From the next day though neither they nor the cat was anywhere to be seen, so it seems they finally rescued the cat.

[@rochellemay4264]

@@georgehenderson7783 jst lst my Patches a few days ago I'm totally broken😭😭😭

[@pinkdoll3578]

I showed my chihuahuas this. I said “look at how smart and helpful dogs are…not you guys but other dogs”.

[@emilybigger7478]

Lol!

[@elligue]

🤣😂😅

[@lamdao1242]

LOL!!!

[@26MECH]

😂😂😂

[@topg1084]

hahaha just watched this with my 2 chiuahuas and read this🤣

[@leonotthelion]

Had my dog from age 5, and he died when I was 20. I buried him in the front yard under a tree. It wasn't until I laid him down in the hole I dug, that I started to cry, it was overwhelming. I still dream about him 9 years later.

[@winstonelston5743]

I hope another fur-buddy chooses you soon. I have had several dogs in my lifetime, currently a seven-year-old Norwegian Elkhound I met the day he was born and who had bonded with my older dog who had assisted his dam with care of the puppies. Aani's gone now, and 'Dash is getting another lady-Elkhound-companion about May of next year. Dogs keep us young. Dogs take care of us just as we care for them. I know my life would be less happy without my dog.

[@leonotthelion]

@@winstonelston5743 Hopefully when I'm able to buy a home, I will try for another fur-buddy! Leaning towards a Beagle. Stay safe out here sir!

[@winstonelston5743]

@@leonotthelion And good luck to you. Beagles always seem like such happy dogs. I'm sure the right one will pick you out.

[@portadoradesugloria5639]

Me too, I think about my baby Scuby, he was about 10 years old when he was gone. I still think of him.

[@mir-jan3496]

It makes me sad watching this video and thinking about my dogs. I also buried them in my garden 4 of them, I made beautiful reminder of them, on their grave stone I made my self with their name and white flower,three of them were Maltese leo. Now I have 4 years old small black female dog Bella, she was found as a puppy. So I adopted her.

[@itwasntriggedyourejustaloser73]

My dog saved my life I was a suicidal meth addict, and now because of her I have been clean for 2 1/2 years and want to live because I couldn't possibly leave her, they are truly angels ♥ ❤

[@nunyabiz6925]

I just wanted to say you bless you and your best friend!!!

[@colinsmith484]

You are an inspiration- I love my dog and she’s helped me so much i can’t begin to describe it. Love & hope!

[@amyinalabama7529]

Blessings to you and your life saving dog. Sent from me and my fluffy bff. Clean 9 1/2 yrs

[@peilin6212]

[@monkeytime9851]

I went through something similar a decade ago. My dog was who I had left to live for at that time. He saved me. And my life improved thereafter.

[@mdh6977]

"Sometimes I don't want to talk to people, but I always want to hang out with my dog"... truth!!

[@textapp9731]

SO STUPID

[@manannaik1341]

@@textapp9731 ok boomer

[@toddinthemiddle]

mdh: i was at work last year, and i had mentioned how i'd put my dog before any human, and the response that i got from a couple of people told me all i that needed to know, which is that some just don't understand. of course, i was about twice their age, had lived life and know that they are in for one hell of a lot of disappointment...when they grow up and their brains fully develop.

[@gwhiz1397]

@@textapp9731 are you really?

[@gwhiz1397]

@@manannaik1341 I'm a boomer, although I agree with your sentiment, I take issue your misguided sarcasm. Do you know what a boomer is?

[@mikebrody6985]

I'm an old man now but when I open my eyes each morning just me and my dogs --- without dogs and music life would not be worth living for me --- dogs are really angel's from heaven.

[@josephinetracy1485]

A lifetime of living in filth. Dogs are toxic bags of crap. The world would be a much better place without dogs.

[@totogogocc5526]

age is just a number.. society focuses on.. Good for you..

[@licenseacademy]

i'm a doggo, i'm not stupid. youtubers, pls leave me alone

[@cindyspiess9963]

😉👍😊

[@williampoff3096]

They are God's animal gift of unconditional love🙏😁

[@kendalljumps]

I had to put my dog down recently and it’s been devastating beyond words. I’ve been so grieved I lost my job and become a complete recluse. Duncan had been my best friend, therapy animal, constant companion, source of comfort and protection, and source of pure joy for 12 years. Seems like other people have had a hard time understanding the depth of my grieving because Duncan was “just a dog.” Watching this helped. There are others who get it and feel it, I didn’t lose a dog I lost a big part of my world-my baby boy. I am grateful for this video. I’m not alone in the unexplainable bond I had with my boy. Thank you for this.

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks a lot for watching and for sharing your thoughts and experiences. We appreciate you taking the time to comment and are glad you like our content!

[@totalchoaspunk1757]

Your boy would want you to save a death row dog, and love again ! Rescue dogs Rule!

[@berttompkins9096]

Rescue a dog right away. God gives you the desire of your heart. Save on from the death mills of aspca

[@scottwoodcock3542]

Grieve, yes, and yes there are untold numbers of us who get it. But don’t grieve too long, get another dog to love. The reality of lifespan disparity means that always we must face the loss but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t worth every tear. Dogs love unconditionally, they have no concept of any of the biases or bigotries which get in the way in human interactions, they can teach us a lot. Your Duncan would endorse a new doggie, of that I am certain.

[@edrosa3485]

I lost my Chloe recently. My 30 year old daughter had never seen her dad so broken up. I was fortunate that I had 2 other dog (now 4) to keep me grounded. I could not deal with having and losing only 1 dog.

[@etcetraetcetra3173]

"Sometimes I don't want to talk to anybody else, but I always want to hang out with my dog." I totally get that.

[@h4nj0hn]

“The more I learn about people, the more I like my dog.” - Mark Twain

[@aldwinflores7029]

I’m 15 and this is deep moment.

[@MotionMcAnixx]

Animals are some of the nicest people I know.

[@MrPartyplopper]

f@!k off. old quote and it`s overrated. Most people are alright. some are just having a bad day or feeling cought up in their own lives, they are just trying to survive. bad things happen to good people, good things happen to bad people. sometimes it`s nobody,s fault.

[@RasPutintheGreat]

@@aldwinflores7029 quit all your socmed, you'll see the difference..

[@vpmanoharan2274]

@@aldwinflores7029 er5

[@cav_contra]

I adopted a dog from a shelter. Ever since that day I’ve never had a sad, depressed day ever; which I struggled with before. He saved my life.

[@shelll9254]

Yea!!!✌️💗

[@josephinetracy1485]

Saying "I adopted a dog from a shelter" is the equivalent of saying "I pointed a gun at the neighborhood children"..... as if that dangerous trashy behavior is somehow something good!

[@__rm307]

@@josephinetracy1485I’m sorry but are you ok??? Adopting a dog from a shelter is literally saving a life. I adopted my dog from the shelter - and the vet gave me a free check up bc of it. If they were not adopted they would be put down. You do realize that? And if there were no shelters - the dogs would be in the streets abandoned! You suffer from “black and white thinking”.

[@MrKbtor2]

@@josephinetracy1485 Wow, I thought I had seen all kinds of idiotry on the internet then i saw this comment post.

[@veronicaechavarria4807]

When the narrator said "Yes your dog does truly love you" I cried a little

[@winstonelston5743]

I know my dog loves me, and I hope I am worthy of it.

[@kmac8055]

I feel so sad for people who have never known the love of a dog or for a dog. I’ve loved dogs for as long as I can remember. I wrote an essay in 4th grade for my Dad begging him to let me get a dog. He had the classic dad mentality of dog hair and who’s going to clean up the poop and walk them blabla. I must’ve been pretty convincing because they surprised me with my Jerzey at Christmas 😂 Little did I know my Dad needed that dog more than I did. His entire personality changed. He was softer, gentler, more emotional and compassionate. More patient. My dog gave me the best version of my Dad and I’m forever grateful. Jerzey started it all but Kobi and Sydney kept all of us going ❤️

[@kmac8055]

Kobi & Sydney are Australian Shepherds by the way so that should tell you all you need know about the level of patience we had to achieve 😂😂😂😂

[@stevenanthony9332]

Hello,how are you?

[@godblessacountrygirl5324]

Yes I feel the same way,some people dont see dogs for whom they are.my parents are not dog people, and I cant imagine my life without that bond.i lost my dog back in 2019 and omg the pain,I never thought I'd love another dog again but this past june I was rescued by a little sweet girl who has filled my heart again...dog spelled backwards is GOD ,I think that God named them in his name because they are pure love..

[@theobserver9131]

Humans are inherently flawed. Dogs help us be better people. They're like a software patch!

[@transp0rter1]

Same thing - I was like ur dad. I didn't want a dog, but when my brother got one - it changed my life. The dog brought the better version of me out.

[@Dirty_Squirrell]

Dr. Pilley passed away in June of 2018. Chaser followed almost a year to the day. Not only did we learn that a dog is much smarter than we ever imagined, we learned our elders still have much to give to the world of knowledge. Pilley was 89 and Chaser was 15. May they both be together somewhere in this universe. What a pair of incredible animals!

[@Weirdkauz]

Beautiful eulogy, thanks!

[@pastorsex6639]

I eat squirrels

[@sargeantfrog2632]

@@pastorsex6639 Dr Pilleys dog Chaser was amazing how he picked out the right stufffed toy when asked. Border collies are so smart.

[@jimmyfortrue3741]

I saw a video about Chaser where they secretly added a new toy with a new name to Chasers toy collection. Chaser did not see the toy when they hid it. Then they asked Chaser to go find it. Since each toy has its own name, when they asked him to find this new toy with a new name, Chaser figured out that the new toy belonged to the name he had never heard before and brought it to them from the pile of 1000 known toys.... I hope I explained that well enough, but anyways, it showed the dogs ability to use deductive reasoning. He reasoned that the new toy name must belong to the new toy.

[@emilypotter02]

Ahhhhhhhh

[@Scraggledust]

Recently lost my emotional, mental, self-trained dog. He was a rescue dog, and he saved me during the most difficult times. He could read me like a book. He never left my side even when the world did. I held him as he took his last breath, staring out at an untamed field. I RAN out of the clinic. He was 12 years old. Dogs are immeasurably valuable. RIP Sweet Bandit, aka BubbaPhats. Forever in my heart. More love, less hate❤

[@MrVvulf]

I'm sorry for your loss. I hope before too long you'll be ready to open your heart to another dog. The relationship is slightly different each time, but always rewarding.

[@fyisense9312]

I'm sorry for your loss. I totally understand. I lost my RottieLab at 3:00am on thanksgiving morning. She was very self aware, watched TV and was so silly and playful even when she was dying.

[@polly9429]

I'm so sorry for your loss! 🥺🥺😭😭

[@susanbeynon8769]

@@fyisense9312 by

[@s66458---]

So touching. I lost one of my dogs this past spring. I feel you. Mine was 16.

[@PortalPatrol]

A friend of mine got one of these dogs from a shelter that was trained in prison. One of the best behaved dogs I have ever seen from a shelter or otherwise.

[@josephinetracy1485]

Dogs are toxic bags of crap. The world would be a much better place without dogs.

[@patrickfox8755]

I got a dog from a prison program and he's great but after lights out he rattles his bowl across the bars and yells at the screws!!!

[@shelll9254]

Makes you think, it doesn't matter where you come from or where you've been, Love Wins in the End!!!✌️💗

[@josephinetracy1485]

Saying that you got your best from from a shelter is like saying that you got your spouse from skid row. dog owers are the trash amongst us.

[@PortalPatrol]

@@josephinetracy1485 Aren't you a lovely person. 😞

[@rorqualdesertico8193]

"Yes, your dog really trully loves you" I just burst into tears, what a wonderful doc

[@alexandremotkalyuk7184]

Its just feeding you what you whant. Any conterarguments, no. Its biased and one sided. Because the whole world is trained to love dogs.

[@jairomelo1797]

I'm in tears right now! knowing that my dog actually loves me is amazing. And even if they don't love me, I don't care, I'll still love them. They're wonderfull creatures.

[@alexandremotkalyuk7184]

@@jairomelo1797 Goid thing you spesefied " even if they dont", because thats reality

[@philstuf]

​@@alexandremotkalyuk7184 Good dogs are good dogs. It kinda sounds like you're actually a cat, with a statement like that. Are you a cat? I think you're a cat. I bet you are ACTUALLY looking around right now for something fragile to push off of a countertop or shelf... Look! Laser pointer on the floor. Yeah. Definitely a cat.

[@philstuf]

I don't even have a dog, but I have had one. This is true. I also broke into tears.

[@antiquesrestoration3874]

I lost my sweet 17 year old dog in March and I grieve for him every day. It's the most profound loss I've ever felt. One of the best things mankind ever did was domesticate the dog. Truly man's best friend. I only wish mankind would return the favor.

[@Quebecoisegal]

So understand how you feel, it never goes away, you remember the good times, I have my last dog on my phone and the background on this PC.

[@gwhiz1397]

@Antiques Restoration, seventeen years is a long time, but never long enough. I share your pain. I pine (feel deeply sad), but lucky to have known every dog I've outlived. We can still honor our precious memories of our pets by adopting shelter dogs. May God Bless You with another wonderful companion.

[@antiquesrestoration3874]

@@Quebecoisegal thank you. Mine is on my phone's home screen too. 💕

[@antiquesrestoration3874]

@@gwhiz1397 thank you for the wonderful sentiment. Shelter dogs are the best! 💕

[@davidvanniekerk356]

Sorry Antiques. It's bad. It is real bad. I'm into cats. and they also die and then I'm very sad...

[@claudiacorona6670]

The prison rehabilitation with the dogs took my breath away! I love that program and have a lot of respect for the gentleman that started that program. Wish there more of this positivity all over the US.

[@buggiemara4902]

The only downside is that when the dogs get adopted, the prisoners would feel abandoned and sad and frustrated, which might be traumatic for some of them. :(

[@kbrown3787]

@@buggiemara4902 yeah, that part kinda breaks my heart. But I’m sure they understand that they did a huge service for the dog, and that their friend ended up in a good home.

[@brentbean7903]

Dogs teach us many things, unconditional love, empathy, and loyalty. I can't imagine life without them, I never get tired of their company.

[@sharonsettle9079]

Neither can it.

[@us3rG]

No such thing as unconditional love

[@user-jy3dc4zl7t]

@@us3rG not true, i hope you can experience it one day. But especially dogs, they still run back and try to love abusive owners. We truly dont deserve them

[@nigangte6984]

That JAIL DOGS section literally brought me to tears.

[@akosimj9544]

Same

[@czrcn]

Same

[@gelraldoldo5152]

Obviously not a fan of crims, but its beautiful seeing compassion show to all.

[@OverlordMalarkey]

lets hope theres an unwritten rule that noone disrespects a man with his dog in the prisons

[@joonaslehtonen7965]

Yes. Nordic nursing homes for elderly people are hell-holes which would not pass any human rights inspections. Instead we have wonderful jails with weekend leaves, therapy dogs, ps 5 & xbox series x, free wifi, marital holidays etc. We dont have any of those things in nursing homes, these are only reserved for criminals. Nordic countries = most self righteous & hippocrite countries.

[@pulpfiction2122]

I love that the driving force for the inmate program is the sheriff. It seems to me like he actually cares about reform, and not punishment.

[@Weirdkauz]

Fascinating, right!?! And he looks like a fascist… at first glance. But his eyes are calm and thoughtful. So nice to see someone like him in such a position!

[@arminaris2892]

@UCBM6oRcm5Jk5FYs8T1SkN4g he is probably 10 times the human you'll ever be

[@patshelby9285]

Bless him and all who help where they can.

[@Weirdkauz]

@Crab Meat Do you know him? Or know off him? And how? I hate how everybody's attacking you without even asking your source!

[@marilynwillett804]

true but all law breakers should be punished, however i guess incarceration is it.

[@jbach1738]

What I've always loved about Chaser. She's called the smartest dog in the world, but what I absolutely love, is that this is not true. So many dogs have this level of intelligence. Dogs are so much smarter than people understand. There are probably uncountable dogs that are as smart as Chaser. Where Chaser is extraordinary, is in her owner. He took the time to work with her, talk to her. Not only talk, but really communicate with her, and she responded. She understood, because he put in the time and effort. He tried. So many people don't realize that their dogs are just as smart as Chaser. The human just doesn't take the time to tap into that intelligence. Chaser is absolutely a smart dog, but where she really shines is in her partner. He took the time to communicate with her, and his devotion is what makes Chaser the smartest dog in the world. She has the smartest dog partner we have ever seen, allowing her amazing brain to be set loose on the world. People, spend time with your dog. You will not be disappointed if you kindly put in some time and effort. Thank you to Chaser and her extraordinary partner for showing us what dogs can really understand. You are an inspiration to everyone who has ever lived with a clever dog.

[@VaneWalker]

I can't watch this without crying. I love these animals so much.

[@josephinetracy1485]

Dogs are toxic bags of crap. The world would be a much better place without dogs.

[@Mrelkroast]

😊😊

[@lovedeepsidhu9941]

Same 😢❤

[@Empurioss]

I lost my boy in 2015. While he had his first stroke, he made sure to run to me for the second and third one. After months of sorrow and grieves, I realise he wanted to die in my arms. I still cry over him, and miss him. Some nights my heart gets so heavy then my boy makes sure to visit me in my dream. I thank the master of universe for creating such a beautiful creature.

[@ceejay744]

We had a dog who we loved dearly, die of a heart attack. 6 months later we finally decided to get another dog. One night as we got ready for bed, our new boy raised his head up off our bed and stared at our bedroom door for a few minutes, then he moved his head slowly in the direction of the the old bed on the floor where our last boy used to sleep each night. It was like he was watching our old boy walk past and clamber into his bed. After that, we felt better that we never really 'lost' of boy, he was still with us...

[@Empurioss]

@@ceejay744 I am so happy that you still can feel your dog's presence. I feel the soul of my little boy. Despite of me being very cautious about his health, he always were in my dream letting me know about his problem. One night, I saw in my dream that there is lump between his toes where I could not visibly see when I woke, I went right to that spot I saw in my dreams, and the lump was there. I am sure that our best friends's souls are with us. I believe you. I see and hear things about him that I only share with my mom, because a lot of people will think, I am completely a nut case.

[@ceejay744]

@@Empurioss You are NOT a nut case!....Dogs can only bring out the best in people. It's what they do! In your boy's case, he was showing you where the problem was. Your boy is STILL part of your life. For me, I was not a believer in ghosts or the afterlife, until our boy Boston came home that night. We are happy now that we know he's OK (although our new dog wasn't so sure about this unexpected arrival..!)....Great chatting with you.

[@Empurioss]

@@ceejay744 Very true, I agree with you %100. World without animals and plants will be a sad place. I wish you and your love ones many happiness and health. Thank you for sharing your beautiful story. May God protect every second of our little fury friends and family's life. Kiss your dog for me and tell him Miss loves you very much.

[@stefandieter4611]

Happy new month miss persia

[@kaitlindeihl40]

That sleepy doggo sun bathing in his humans lap is the most wholesome thing

[@desireechoate9391]

The ending literally made me cry. As I saw the dogs getting a second chance, so were the prisoners

[@allaboutperspective650]

I totally understand the guy at the end, my dog made me a better person.

[@danilincks5809]

It’s a wonderful program for sure!

[@Mrelkroast]

❤

[@jarrahe]

Dogs are angels on Earth

[@puchito74]

I literally cried watching this. Dogs are so wonderful creatures! The more I get to know humanity, the more I love and appreciate my dog!

[@1badjane493]

👍✌️👍.....not just Dogs , but all animals , Lol....."MAN" is the worst animal on Earth. Animal Kingdom is peaceful. Only kill to eat or defend. Man's " kingdom ???....... WTHell ??? Tarzan lived a good life. 👍✌️

[@felicitybywater8012]

Duck yeah. If I had to live in a world without humans, I'd be just fine w dogs.

[@lorrie2878]

We just lost daisy. 13 years. Devastating

[@loydkline2644]

❤️ hangout with dogs& cats

[@lamdao1242]

❤❤❤

[@Investigativebean]

I love the prison dog program. I used to groom a dog that was adopted out of one of these programs, and she was likely the most well trained pup I worked with. Also, everyone needs a reason to keep going. Dogs, and humans. It can expand empathy. This is an example of how successful a rehabilitation program can be for inmates. I bet that these men are less likely to reoffend.

[@poitiers2853]

It might help in jails for soft offenders, but for murderers, gang members and violent criminals in prisons, no way. Pets shouldn't ever be near them. They'd be used to smuggle contraband in and out of the prison via their orifices, raped, tortured and murdered.

[@CheerUp2]

@@poitiers2853 You would be shocked, I was watching a documentary on youtube of men who are on death row and have killed people and they have cats in there cells that they take care of. It changes them, they still have done horrible things and will ultimately still be put to death but they are given cats and they kinda reflect on what they have done and why they are on death row.

[@denisecaparn9068]

I know give them purpose and proper money to survive and good family not like the system devide and rule

[@carmenl163]

@@poitiers2853 That is absolutely not true. Every study shows that the more you treat humans as humans, they will be more humane than when they are treated as monsters. And who could treat a human better as a human than a dog?

[@Lyme70]

@Bill Munger says the man who will kill cats, well, because he does not understand, respect, and therefore does not like their natural instinct. I thought your reason for hating cats said it all. But your attitude towards anything that might rehabilitate a human, take their mind, in a positive way, off themselves, further confirmed my understanding. Mercy for you, judgement for them. . .

[@goldenunicorn2690]

We humans don’t deserve them. They are incredibly loyal, loving, smart, and sometimes dumb in the cute way.. They are so special.

[@luizclaudioferreira3810]

Nope. They are disgusting and incredibly stupid creatures. They only care about food. Dogs are on the opposite direction when it comes to the human evolution. Dogs can transmit a lot of diseases to humans. Dogs attack children.

[@93johnk]

I have found that dogs are the closest things to unconditional love that you can have in this life

[@shlomophobe5582]

It’s the most conditional form of “love” on earth. Stop feeding it for a few months and see much it adores you then

[@93johnk]

@@shlomophobe5582 that’s why I said “closest thing”

[@shlomophobe5582]

@@93johnk the literal diametric opposite of something would not be considered the closest thing to it in any world that I know of

[@93johnk]

it's not the diametric opposite since it's literally only one condition@@shlomophobe5582

[@sheltertwo7957]

The way they interpret language is so cool. My grandma’s dog was bilingual! He understood both Arabic & English. That blew me away as a kid.

[@karstentopp]

My Border Collies are bilingual too. I talk to them in English, my wife in Polish. They understand both quite different languages ...

[@Galworld761]

My childhood German Shepherd understood all commands in English and Spanish. I thought it was unique until I read your posts!!!

[@jamesmueller8701]

Grandpa and grandma's dog knew english and gernan,,, it was great at keeping the chickens out of the garden...but left the cattle alone...

[@gmccrate]

My mutt is fluent in Portuguese and English

[@Jas_01101]

My pitbulls understand English thanks to me and Spanish thanks to my dad.

[@dashcroft1892]

Clouseau: “Does your dog bite?” Innkeeper: “No.” Clouseau: proceeds to pet the dog, which immediately bites his hand Clouseau: “I thought you said your dog did not bite!” Innkeeper: “That is not my dog.” - favourite scene from “The Pink Panther Strikes Again” (1976)

[@johnsmith-hw5bv]

sometimes try to take his eat while his eating

[@duxdawg]

Classic!

[@bobdillaber1195]

I absolutely LOVED that movie!!! Thank you for bringing it back to my consciousness!

[@deeprollingriver5820]

Many times during my stressful days as an ER RN during Covid, I would stop and think how much I wanted to go home and be healed by my dogs. They never disappointed.

[@rainstorm_jo]

My hospital's chaplain (or someone along those lines) was talking about bringing in therapy dogs. Of course, I work on night shift so we don't get doggos; we get plenty of nothing, we must provide our own therapy 😂 /i am a Medical Laboratory Scientist

[@procrastinator9]

@@rainstorm_jo I'm sorry the night shift gets the shaft. Thank you for being there when people need you in the middle of the night. I was a hospital chaplain until two months ago. When the COVID restrictions started lifting this past spring the volunteers with the dogs were allowed back in and it was such a boost. Granted, it was only for the day shift, though.

[@dd_ranchtexas4501]

Deep Rolling River: Thank you for all that you do; we love out Nurses......

[@donaldvincent]

I have had dogs since I was 10 years old. All adopted strays, or from the dog pound, one was a gift, and one 10 pounder that the neighbor said was "Out of control". I have loved every one and still love previous ones that have passed away. I cannot imagine my life without dogs. Yes they require me to own a good carpet cleaner, yes vet bills can be high and quality food can be expensive but look what you get for the money! What a bargain.

[@krollpeter]

This is one of the best documentations about dogs. It also should make people understand, that they are not toys, but need to be fully respected.

[@kathleenrayner1234]

Peter K. You are very right in what you say. I have large and small dogs. To me the breed is irrelevant. They all deserve to be respected. 🙏🙏🐕🐩🐶

[@chainamarie03]

@@kathleenrayner1234 'EVERY' animal deserves respect. Pls go vegan.

[@ayobamigabrielalalade423]

U

[@richmcintyre1178]

@@chainamarie03 How do your eating choices have anything to do with a documentary about dogs? Must everything be about you?

[@Anna_Stetik]

Lying in bed with my beloved dog while watching this. When it ended, I said " I knew it! You do love me." She cuddled closer. This was a wonderful documentary. Thank you for uploading it.

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@packageism]

Dogs have fleas and are dirty. You should not share your bed with an animal. Get yourself a boyfriend or girlfriend

[@Anna_Stetik]

@@packageism Sounds like you have no respect for other living beings. What a sad life that is.

[@packageism]

@@Anna_Stetik I still own a dog that I rescued off the street 7 years ago. You dont know what you're talking about. Im just not weird enough to let my fury friend sleep in my bed. Please grow up and find a real partner. Man or woman. Whatever blows your hair back. Sleeping with a dog in your bed is disgusting and dysfunctional

[@vinivinivichy4549]

@@packageism perhaps you are a dirty person who doesn't clean itself well hence your reflections on others?

[@ThompterSHunson]

It's one of the rare cases that I press like on comments without even reading them. I know it's all stories of how these angels help them. ❤

[@rhiannn3416]

I'm a vet student, and part of our course is going to live andwork with farmers on their farms to see the livestock side of the industry. I had the wonderful privilege of going to a few sheep farms and working with their beautiful, intelligent sheepdogs and I even got to see how they trained a young pup. It's an amazing combination of obedience and their own instincts. It's also incredible how fast some of these dogs can run, and for how long, too! When you're working with lots of sheep in large paddocks, of even just moving them in race and between yards, dogs just help save you so much time. They're amazing at it, and they love it too. They go from friendly and cuddly, instantly into work mode the moment they see a flock of sheep. It's amazing to see, like a switch has been flipped and they become hyper-focused on their task ahead.

[@hostile-elf]

i started crying during the part about the inmates and their dogs, that's such a great idea and it's wonderful to see dogs who seem to have just been left behind find so much love in people who really need companionship. like you can really tell how deeply they care about each other, and the joy in that little poodle's face when she met her best friend. dear lord i'm a GROWN MAN, why am i blubbering while i'm writing this?

[@cindyspiess9963]

Cuz it's the deep deep truth

[@alcodie1558]

God damn this made me cry !! I lost my dog to cancer 3 weeks ago and it still feels like it was yesterday . He was only 7 far too young . He was my shadow , he went everywhere with me . I would go to a friends house and would have to the washroom he would bark to be let in . When I said everywhere I really meant everywhere : ) His coat was so black it was shiny . He was a German Short Haired Pointer with more personality then most people . My God I miss him dearly !! Jake you were the best dog to ever enter my life boy !! RIP my friend ....

[@sunnydaze2359]

Aw . I feel your grief. I lost my 5 pound Maltese dog year and a half ago & my life has just not been the same since then & it will never be as good as when I had her. They give you such unconditional love that we don’t find anywhere else, I think that’s part of why we love them so much. Miss my baby so much ! ❤️❤️🥲

[@MrJruta]

Made me cry

[@lillyrose3545]

I am so sorry for your loss, Al. I lost a dog three years ago. I still think of him often and I still cry. I am not sure I will stop. He was my little dude (toy fox terrier- more human than canine). Then two weeks ago my dog Luna was at death’s dog. She was rapidly deteriorating and we didn’t know why. I felt so helpless! I am bed/housebound and she never ever leaves my side, the thought that I was losing her hurt me in such a deep soul-crushing way. I haven’t felt pain quite like that in my life so far. Thankfully we experienced a miracle and she did a complete 180! I hate knowing what I will have to go through again one day, but until then I hold her in such high esteem. She is my very best friend.

[@alcodie1558]

@@lillyrose3545 Thanks Lilly . Its strange how a dog can make your life complete and so empty when they leave . It will be one year on the 7th of September . I've had dogs and been around dogs all my life but never a dog like Jake . He's that one in a million . Probable never see his likes again . I still miss him dearly but time marches on . I'm glad to hear your Luna is better now . Cherish the time you have . Its the stuff that makes life good when life isn't !! Know what I mean ; )

[@christinamjp]

I am very sorry for your loss I do know the pain and in my case it took a very long time my dog was a yorkie and I lost him when he was 18 I have another yorkie now a baby of 4 but that feeling of love and intense relationship between a human and a dog is with me everyday And I pray that this tiny little thing will outlive me God God-bless you

[@Mossbeehave]

Animals are a blessing to this world ❤

[@hieverybody4246]

It's amazing to me that they've evolved the ability to pay attention to us, understand what's going on in our heads, and empathize with our pain in such a short period of time. These are incredibly impressive traits.

[@chrisreynolds35]

They really don’t. They’re just good at getting food so they do what pleases you

[@graullas8981]

We selectioned them to do that, either consciously or not. It's a type of evolution, very rapid and planned by intelligent being.

[@hieverybody4246]

@@graullas8981I am not really sure you could consider it entirely 'planned', since at first it wasn't based on conscious decisions.

[@graullas8981]

Oh I would say that humans realised pretty quick that breeding wolves that are more friendly and less agressive towards us makes the population overally domesticated more and more, we weren't dumb.

[@hieverybody4246]

@@graullas8981I think we humans were a lot dumber than people realized, till right before then. We only started domesticating dogs 40,000 years ago, so something must have broken right about then, and I think it was human intelligence itself. We were anatomically human for 200,000 years (skeleton), but I think modern humans with our brains must then have arisen about when we made dogs, since, as you say, that was so easy for us to do. Evolution's rapidly intelligence-increasing feedback loop must have been active right up until around then in humans, though it has clearly stopped. :/

[@adorablyadorable5665]

Dogs are Gods gift to humanity, with a dog you're never alone.

[@hughmac13]

I had a boi who looked just like that picture once.

[@writerconsidered]

Not really. Dogs are the true god we invented but fail to realize their god status.

[@Green4CloveR]

There’s this video on KZbin called Pet Dogs in Ancient Rome. Near the end, the narrator reads out what ancient Romans had inscribed on the tombstones of their beloved dogs. I have always been fascinated by ancient Roman history but I never experienced such closeness and kinship to these ancient people as much as when I head their grief. Their lost felt the same as my lost. This link between us and dogs is truly eternal, it goes deep within our humanity. Dogs were bred to love us, but we evolved to love them. It’s comforting to know that even thousands of years from now that humans and dogs will have each other.

[@delmariecrandall9229]

AND THERE REALLY ARE DOGS IN HEAVEN!!!

[@cindyspiess9963]

I hope that is true 🌎

[@viveka2994]

was it from toldinstone?

[@juusan8078]

Man that “Project Second Chance” makes so much sense. Give broken people a pure ball of unconditional love. Maybe when they said “Love is the answer” they actually meant dogs. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Lisacarroll57]

Ok, that last part had me all choked up! 😭 What a wonderful idea to pair up inmates with dogs! 👏🏼 It’s a win win situation with profound results. I sure hope that young man is able to adopt his pit 🤞🏼. I love my dogs. They are my babies 😍❤️❤️!

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for watching and for sharing your thoughts with us. We’re glad you liked the documentary. 🙂

[@mgray3130]

I developed epilepsy in my early 40's. At the time I had a Boston terrier for at least 2 or 3 years before. My first grand mal my other half said she was acting very worried and strange, then here came the seizures. From then on always had her to let us know I was about to have them. Sadly I lost her 2 years ago. Then last year got my epilepsy under control. I think back on her death which was at the vet waiting on her meds where she passed in my arms. One of the greatest loss in my life. God bless her, and God bless all!

[@JoeMama-nc3bw]

Ahhhhh what a beautiful soul ): Rest In Peace to her I’m glad she was there for you and you were there for her (:

[@jessicaloveland4034]

Awe I'm so sorry

[@beebeeramone4641]

That is a touching story and I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm glad to see some other puppies in your thumbnail picture 😃 😊

[@gwhiz1397]

m gray 🤍

[@jayneshort6103]

So glad you had a little angel, but you have beautiful memories as we all have of our fur babes. Hope you and your family stay well.

[@The_ZeroLine]

RIP Chaser. I wanted to learn more about her and discovered she passed at 15 surrounded by her loved ones. 😢 A special and super cute dog.

[@myqueerplantfamily]

"Sometimes I don't want to talk to anyone else, but I always want to hang out with my dog." ♥️♥️♥️

[@juliebrown4087]

Wow, the inmate section of this was so moving! When he talked about the dogs getting adopted out, it made me cry. Was not expecting that!

[@stefandieter4611]

Happy new month Julie

[@stefandieter4611]

Do you love animals? I love animals alot, I have a dog is name is sherlock. He's over 9 years old with me now

[@Weirdkauz]

"Sometimes I don't wanna talk with anybody else, but I ALWAYS wanna hang out with my dog."

[@stevenanthony9332]

Hello, how are you doing today?

[@americansweetheart5597]

Dogs are such a heartache. To truly love someone so much and to be so loved by them to only have them for such a short time. They get hurt and killed so easily. It truly hurts loving them so much. And I can't even think about all the starving, abandoned, abused and neglected dogs. It's traumatizing. I love them all.

[@lf3541]

The only shortcoming I can discern in dogs is their brevity of life. Knowing they only stay with us a short time is all the more reason to love them fiercely while we are together. Open your heart again for more...especially for a rescue. There's room in there, I promise.

[@petereiso5415]

I am very grateful that I had to see my dogs die before I did. I still can not bear to think of them pining for me !

[@stefandieter4611]

Do you love animals? I love animals alot, I have a dog is name is sherlock. He's over 9 years old with me now

[@charlottehicks9162]

I feel exactly the same way as you about dogs. I’ve loved them since I was a small child.

[@juliusanna5743]

I felt the same way when my dog died. I loved him so much just to be taken away after 12 short years with him. It's been 10 years since he left me and miss him terribly 💔

[@eliskakordulova]

"their phenomenal senses make them an indispensable member of any team." cuts to my dog running head first into a glass door. brilliance at its best.

[@aizhanmensiitova3127]

Sheriff is a very kind man, thank you Sheriff for implementing this program and given the both sides a second chance for love.

[@7555mac]

When i retired i bought a 2 year old feral Australian Sheppard named Whitney from Pet Rescue and they flew her from Texas to Canada and she was very skittish the first year but now she has filled a big void in my life and she gives me exercise with 2 hour daily walks in the woods or parks and she loves riding in the car as she wants to go with me everywhere i go. Very loyal dog and she never needs to be on a leash as she tried to tell me when she chewed away 3 leashes so i just carry a leash now when needed in public. She is no longer shy as i tell her i love her daily, prepare her meals and tell her what a good dog she is. She reminds me of my first dog Mcgregor, who was a Border Collie when i was a kid.

[@brethitmanhart275]

Did his wife not mind?

[@PoetofHateSpeech]

@@brethitmanhart275 🤣🤣

[@dawnwoods2666]

I have 3 mini Aussies. 1 tri-color, 1 red merle, and 1 red white. They are amazing loyal dogs

[@jeneuweenlaf948]

Looks like your retirement will be a happy one.

[@texasthepsychichorse5096]

Peter Grimshaw Please marry me Peter 😅

[@dulcineazulueta]

A year ago, I was losing my will to live -- depresssed and anxious; now I live in a house with seven dogs and life has never been better. I hope my dogs could understand that meeting them turned my life around in a way I never expected.

[@maidsua4208]

I think they understand.

[@broderickblocker7106]

My dog is pretty much all that's keeping me on the planet right now.

[@richardmiller3839]

Life is precious. Animals are a gift.

[@Catbooks]

They understand. I'm happy to hear your life has turned around so much, largely due to the positive effect of your dogs. We have so much to learn from them, if only we'd stop comparing them to humans (and finding them lesser than).

[@annawright4545]

...and you turned their - yes, they understand better than we could ever imagine.

[@augustwest5771]

What that sheriff is doing is truly commendable, every county jail and prison should be adopting programs like this your helping both the inmate and the dogs. There's so many life lessons you gain from dogs.That guy should get Sheriff of the year

[@QuantumMindfuck]

I'm volunteer raising a service dog through his puppy months, and it's amazing how smart this little four legged guy is. He's so happy to learn and try to do what I ask him. He also clearly loves us SO MUCH. The amount of love and trust he has in humans is incredible 😭😭😭

[@danfadden]

Must be hard to let them go at the end of training. I’d have to get another right away to keep busy.

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

I've had the same motorcycle for 40 years why couldn't I have my same dog the 40 years 4sho long that seem like a puppy and then you turn around and they have gray hair when you only have your dog and they die it's like everybody in the world who loves you died at once people who say it's only a dog they can't understand

[@laserprop]

"He's so happy to learn and try to do what I ask him." EXACTLY! Dogs LOVE working! They LOVE interacting with us! I get exasperated when someone sees a dog being put through its paces, and thinks it is being worked too much. Actually, this activity is HEAVEN for the dog!

[@georgewashington938]

Dogs and humans have been working together for thousands and thousands of years. I think it is fair to say that dogs have shaped humans and humans have shaped dogs. We both allow each other to do things we could not do without each other.

[@felicitybywater8012]

This is the comment I was looking for.

[@theCosmicQueen]

I prefer them to be at arms length or further though , and only if they are needed for watchdog or bear warning dog, etc. They stay at the perimeter not near the home. worm eggs reside in thier feces and most dog owners have thier worms but don't know it. those feces dry up, their dust blows all around, gets onto everything, and also the worm eggs stay alive in soil for years. Or any surface including the carpet, couch, porch etc. Can't ever get rid of all worms, they always have at least some, and pass them to humans very easily.

[@KPlyf]

Brad Daugherty is doing a wonderful job, he is compassionate man. He is not only helping inmates but these dogs feel loved too. Best part of the documentary

[@missredumbrella]

most def agree...almost made me cry

[@aliciapretorius7883]

Absuwoofenlutely !!!!

[@thefisherking78]

My dogs have done so much to keep me happy, healthy, and sane. I can't imagine life without them.

[@jordanflynn8999]

If we didn't have dogs in our life suicide rates would a million times higher

[@CheerUp2]

Thats also really cool for the prisoners that when they leave they could potentially work professionally as a dog trainer, or work with dogs in other ways. It gives them a goal and passion they might have not had before.

[@Khakasa]

Everyone used to say my Labrador only had left speech to be considered fully human.. His 6th instinct on everything, his patience, his care with everything from tiny kittens to myself... and he had very little training but understood so much of my vocabulary, moods and everyone who would call after a long time not seeing me, knew to ask how he was doing. When he passed, I had visitors, almost like a wake. Impromptu with lots of messages from all over. if nothing else, he left as he lived, with a huge impact

[@Clydesirota]

Me too. Clyde, a big gentle sweet loving, etc. pit bull.

[@julieclonan2427]

Me too my Airedale Terrier , I got sympathy cards 😭💔

[@chriswright8464]

Me too, Abby pur black lab is the same, SUPER SMART!!

[@Weirdkauz]

I cry a tear for your loss, and smile a smile for the treasure you had. When my dog Jack died, my three best friends came over, we buried him, and even Frank, a guy I'd never expected that from, cried silently. We all lost a good friend. I once dreamt of meeting my current dog, eddie, in the supermarket. He was disguised as a human, because dogs aren't allowed in. I turned around in the line to the register and there he was, smiling shyly. Baffled, I asked him what he wanted there, "you don't have any money, do you?" Now his smile turned to sly and he showed me a bunch of coupons he had collected. I'll never forget that dreamface he had, because it looked just like him, but it was human. He ain't the smartest, or sweetest dog I've had, but he's just right for me. I waited far too long after Jack passed, by the way. Waste of time, life without a dog.

[@chriswright8464]

@@Weirdkauz All Dogs are Great! Any kind!! Nice story.

[@VitomirMilosevic]

Not a single person gave me as much love and understanding like my dog.

[@keving1318]

I have long said that one of the best parts of being human is being able to appreciate and benefit from the great love, loyalty, and affection these remarkable creatures share with us.

[@marjeketchum1630]

My first dog helped me become better able after a disabling car accident due to his intellect, devotion and love. My second dog was so good at reading my behavior he was entirely deaf before I noticed he had a hearing issue. I find most animals are far more intelligent than they're believed to be, but dogs have gifts we're only beginning to scratch the surface of.

[@JeSt4m]

The jail segment made me tears up.. Jail should really use this system as much as possible. Unless they're psychopath a dog presence will really helps bring positivity to the inmates mentality and outlook. It might be able to reduce the case of repeat offender by e.g letting them adopt their puppies once they got out of jails.

[@AC-iz7eh]

Depends on what kind of criminals. Killers and violent ones usually start young by abusing animals before moving on to hurting people so giving them a dog might not be a good idea

[@JeSt4m]

@@AC-iz7eh That's why I said unless they're psychopath. Obviously there need to be an examination whether the criminal are fit to owning a puppy or not but either way majority of criminal are not psychopath. At least in my place quite a number of criminal happens due to them having nothing to lose.. For people like that A dog will become something that they're afraid to lose. At least from what I seen from those inmates.. these people will be a great owner for those dog or try to be a great one. At least way better than some dog owner out there who literally ditch their dog for being "no longer cute". Honestly those kind of people should be jailed instead.

[@aceloco817]

Inmates are humans too. Dogs would help out alot with emotional support. I never imagined dogs in the joint. That would be cool af.

[@sabi8381]

@@AC-iz7eh Thank you, you said what I was thinking.

[@msvoyeur]

Absolutely, dogs have a way of touching our hearts more than any other animal in my opinion. Side note-I live in GA and have a rescue pit mix. Made my heart smile to hear something positive about my state and my favorite breed.

[@kevinkarbonik2928]

I'm 50, had one when I was born, Husky.. then had a husky wolf hybrid, and countess over the years of my life... My parents have land... there is a big tree at the end of the field, there are 6 graves all in a row under that tree, all of my dogs I grew up with. My brother and I will add at least 4 more to that row.. They are family until they pass.

[@sweettaterpie7009]

Yup. You should see my grave yard. Mostly my cats. A snake. Birds. Mice and a bat. Anything that I find dead goes into my grave yard. I stopped traffic once to let a tarantula cross the highway without getting smooshed.. I think we are crazy. 😅

[@kevinkarbonik2928]

@@sweettaterpie7009 nah we are not... we respect life.

[@sweettaterpie7009]

@@kevinkarbonik2928 Yeah I know. Especially the lives of the critters.

[@Weirdkauz]

I sometimes wonder what I would do if in a desperate situation I could either rescue my dog or some strange human. A child, say. And then I thank God for not putting that choice to me, please, ever.

[@kevinkarbonik2928]

@@Weirdkauz That would be a tough choice to make... I hope I never have to either.

[@cpace123]

Service always brings out the best in humans. It's great that the inmates can service in this very special way.

[@greatdogseverywhere2904]

Great video! Dogs deserve our utmost respect and love.

[@rmkpilates]

There is nothing we can do to deserve a dog. They are our gift. Treat them with the love and respect they deserve. Peace and love to all.

[@stevenanthony9332]

Hello, how are you doing today?

[@shifrabaila4074]

Showing how intelligent, loyal, loving, caring dogs are makes me truly wonder how us humans can turn around and hurt, maim, abandon, etc. dogs. It boggles the mind. People who harm or even kill dogs should be treated in the same way as those people who harm or kill people. It must be remembered that people who maim or kill people are usually found to first have had such a history of cruelty towards animals.

[@NoName-de1fn]

They lack a faith in Jesus Christ

[@cheveronLI]

You’re absolutely right, there’s a reason the universe has never presented me with an animal abuse scenario, I’d be in jail and that person won’t be breathing anymore.

[@loganwolv3393]

Well, for me it's pretty clear. Dogs only elvoved a little bit to the present day, but us humans elvoved a lot, mainly in intelligence and we learned how to customize this earth to our needs on a gigantic scale. But you know, the more intelligence, power we have, the harder it is to combat greed. I'd still say that most of us humans are many times more likely to harm another human than a dog or a cat... because we're programmed to harm other humans because they stand in the way of our survival, while with dogs it's very rare that they stand in our way... Maybe we used to fight over food in some rare scenarios, but that's about it so that explains why dogs are so loving towords us, and we towords them but not we towords each other.

[@benmugase]

Wait until you visit Myanmar/Thailand/Laos. Dogs there would try to eat you.

[@barcelomielsa5368]

Couldn't agree more. They need to be rounded up and removed from society.

[@charan_d]

This made me cry for no reason. Never owned a dog before but that will soon change!

[@GodIsLoveEternally888]

the heart recognizes love even before it makes sense to the head

[@blessedamerican3541]

I love the Gwinnett County Jail part. Georgia has an incredibly high incarceration rate for drugs. It’s wonderful to know there is a Sheriff who actually cares about the inmates and the dogs. Why isn’t news like this making headlines???

[@djm55]

Good news rarely makes the headlines, sadly. Bad news sells.

[@WhyOnEarth77]

Rescuing my dog was the best decision of my life. The level of love, loyalty and gratitude she gave me was more I could ever wish for. She was a senior so I had her only for 5 years. She passed away a month ago and the level of pain is tremendous 💔

[@forevermarked5826]

Wow, I'm so sorry for your loss. Shes waiting for u, you'll see her again

[@heide-raquelfuss5580]

I want to send you all comfort i can, because losing a dog is just heartbreaking. 🌿

[@WhyOnEarth77]

@@heide-raquelfuss5580 thank you so much 🙏

[@ayaheal9350]

@@WhyOnEarth77 Dogs, lives are short, too short, but you know that going in. You know the pain is coming, you're going to lose a dog, and there's going to be great anguish, so you live fully in the moment with her, never fail to share her joy or delight in her innocence, because you can't support the illusion that a dog can be your lifelong companion. There's such beauty in the hard honesty of that, in accepting and giving love while always aware that it comes with an unbearable price. Maybe loving dogs is a way we do penance for all the other illusions we allow ourselves and the mistakes we make because of those illusions.

[@metodifitness8824]

Similar story here🙏

[@kills26]

I don't simply love dogs, I also respect them. Old saying about respect being earned, well dogs passed that test millennia ago.

[@5jerry1]

~ Passed. *

[@manchaka8056]

Dogs are the 4th deadliest animal on the planet and kill 70k people a year :)

[@kills26]

@@5jerry1 yes passed

[@5jerry1]

@@kills26 ~ After you edited.

[@kills26]

@@5jerry1 clearly lol

[@nunurbuisness5578]

Dogs will literally sacrifice their lives for us the least we can do for them is to love them and care for them

[@AprilMay.2023]

I love my dogs so much. It is the carefree mind when I'm with them. 5 mins with them beats 30 mins of mediation and so much more.

[@tsuaeshae]

I recently got a dog after 6 years of not having one. I am so happy

[@selenagrinage5631]

Aaww🥰if you don’t mind me asking what kind of dog you have?

[@Vegan123]

It can be hard getting a new dog after losing a favorite one

[@julieclonan2427]

@@Vegan123 I had to wait 6 years, I didn’t just want to replace Him .

[@anaveragejoe6710]

Congrats !

[@connietaylor4683]

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[@jshskylark]

Cannot express how much I adore, admire and respect dogs. Such an incredible gift to us as humans.

[@sontayatoemsook1266]

I hate them, lots of people do

[@mrsir8094]

@@sontayatoemsook1266 You need help

[@sontayatoemsook1266]

@@mrsir8094 with the 15 barking dogs around our house yes !

[@mrsir8094]

@@picycle9897 Exactly!

[@johnsmith-hw5bv]

me eather you arent alone

[@l23918]

Is very moving. The sheep dogs are incredible and the operation 2nd chance shows a lot of love between the dog and the young man, I wish them well

[@tjlopez92]

My dog changed my life...I'm tearing up a little right now. She has shown me a whole new type and level of love that I feel so fortunate to know. I tell everyone this, but I felt a connection to her the moment I saw her. I knew she was my girl, and I can't imagine my life without her. She is my best friend and my family. She is a light in my life. We share a bond that nothing and no one can compare to. Her little soul has touched my life in a way that I will be grateful for all my life

[@christina3521]

How beautifully written.

[@zofiaziokowska2293]

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[@shlomophobe5582]

That’s the self love of a narcissist being reflected back at them through the blank cipher of a dog . Emotionally healthy people would only ever describe a human being so glowingly , not a sycophantic beast

[@The_ZeroLine]

Thank you, DW. Amazing piece. There are literally MILLIONS of people whose lives have been saved in one way or another by dogs. I had one dog, Moose, who made it to 22.5 (her brother made it to 17). Both were adopted after a man living w/a family that had the litter dropped them at the door. She came second. He dropped her because they were abusing her cause they thought she was ugly (she looked like baby yoda), but I thought she was the cutest thing I have ever seen. I could not deny her anything and she bossed me around, which I did not mind. I would spontaneously begin crying for weeks after she passed.

[@vincenzodemarco7983]

I Hear You, I Believe the Same Way. Without My Dogs, I'm Nobody. 🐕✌🥇

[@hau5ofmusic80]

My condolences

[@eliseerickson5994]

I'm from Atlanta and I'm so happy to hear about the program of matching dogs with inmates. Just breaks my heart to hear that they're split up from the pups they bonded with.

[@stevenanthony9332]

Hello,how are you doing today?

[@michaeldefeo3030]

Puppies don't turn a corporate-prison profit. Just saying. Green meats and USDA Grade C food, that turns a profit. The sad fact of the matter is that the Fat Cow of privatization ain't producing anymore. Now crime and substance abuse, those are largely focused socio-economically. I see a system rigged for the fail of the human.

[@johnsmith-hw5bv]

im from moscow but live in france for 30 years an i love dogs( hate cats)

[@Lakota828]

I just moved to northeast Georgia and I was pleasantly surprised to see it in this documentary. I understand the pain of separating them, but ultimately, they are saving dogs from being euthanized and teaching them valuable skills for their forever home. It hurts, but then they can take on and save another dog's life. Some of these people may not ever see the outside of prison, so it would not be in the best interest for the inmate to keep the dog if a viable home is available for them. Additionally, as a side note, the love that these inmates have for their dogs is a bond that they can form with other inmates. To know the pain of loving an animal so much and knowing that they are going to a good home is both sad, but also joyful and "a purpose." They know that they played a direct role in saving that animal. There's pride there. Additionally, inmates are more likely to be empathetic to each other because they know the experience. It promotes bonds and reestablishes a sense of humanity in them, which either through their crime(s) and/or the prison experience, is typically depleted.

[@ghostl1124]

I don't have a dog, but I have had several rabbits, and,....... oh wait.......

[@callalilly1988]

The way his lead dog is just passed out in his lap is too cute.

[@milenaflores1535]

This is a beautiful and revealing documentary! Dogs are wonderful creatures!

[@DressYourHorse]

I've lived my whole life with dogs and have always loved and cared for them and they do the same for me. Each is special and all have been incredible. Relationships are so remarkable with each dog - the only problem is that they do not live long enough.

[@daviscross2944]

Hello and how are you ndoing today may i know you more ?

[@transp0rter1]

This live short, intense lives full of emotions. What they lack in guile, they make up for an absolute conviction.

[@DrMARDOC]

I saw something somewhere about an entire family grieving and mourning their dog family members’ passing. They lamented how terribly short lives are for dogs. Amidst the family’s tears and sobbing the little boy spoke up;” I know why dogs live such short lives-it’s because they already know how to love people and make people happy and forgive people faster than we do. So, they get to go to heaven sooner than us and welcome us home. “

[@transp0rter1]

@@DrMARDOC so sweet. I lost my dog several years ago and still think about him everyday. He impacted me greatly. He taught me about love and family more than any human

[@worthlessmutts9598]

because you feed them.

[@dbassir87]

I trust my dog more than anyone I know. He’s a Doberman.

[@publicdomain1103]

breed does not make the dog. Humans make the breeds. Dogs (canine) make the leap to befriend apex critter, just as other select fauna. The sea Otter did not fair as well. Any kind of dog is a good dog as long as nature gets to interact with a sane human interface.

[@mtnvortex]

@Tiger Lily Do you eat them?

[@AshishSingh-rb8kv]

I had a doberman too. She was furious and protective like no other.

[@mdh6977]

@Tiger Lily yes they are... all animals are... especially the human kind

[@domestique3954]

You CAN trust your dog more than anyone else!

[@reviewunboxinges3228]

Salute to Sir Brad Daugherty @38:32 for giving dogs and humans real second chance to find genuine love and purpose. What a great officer with a heart ❤️

[@mellowyellow2022]

The Sheriff Daugherty, a smart compassionate man. One man helping so many lost souls. A beautiful thing.♥️

[@JohnFalconFlys]

When he said "i was a mess",the love that he had as a human,for his dog,for life...it just made me really happy.good job!!

[@nadinabbott3991]

My rescue kicks me out of bed when my sugars drop. I can’t describe the bond since Dexter saved my life.

[@staceysturgill5316]

Did you train him to do that? I’m curious because we have a puppy we’ve had for about 4 months; he’s a lab/rott/pit mix. He’s incredibly intelligent and I think he could be trained for that. My daughter is diabetic.

[@nadinabbott3991]

@@staceysturgill5316 he came pre-trained. He is a retired working dog. He redirected his skills. We were amazed. But yes, they are regularly trained. There are companies that specialize in that.

[@hG21509]

@Erozpl01 01 lol😂 same

[@angelaxu110]

My dog like my therapist 24/7, knows when I upset and calms me down. 💖

[@malcolmthompson597]

I live in Turkey and was adopted by 2 street dogs. One was waiting on my doorstep one when I came home. She was only 3 months old then. The other one followed us home one day and never left! For the most part they are such respectful and well socialised dogs.

[@clementlee2121]

We love them because they give us their love unconditionally. They show us their true self. Hiding behind nothing, their honesty and loyalty is given to you as long as you love them.

[@pauloliver1842]

its a shame because when i was true to oneself .....my 1st X wanted me but played me with a friend....... therefore i grew disillusioned with females ....... within a heart been willing to be given to someone i loved....... i gave up after that

[@Keepmywifesnameoutyafucknmouth]

That's the same reason I love you Clement

[@pauloliver1842]

gimme a dog or fish ..... women just break your heart

[@lilelly16]

That prison rehabilitation program with dogs is so incredible. It does worlds of good for both the inmates and the abandoned dogs. I wish this was incorporated everywhere.

[@stevenanthony9332]

Hello,how are you doing?

[@diane9247]

It's grown to many more prisons in the country. I don't know how many, but every state has them.

[@SugaryCecilia]

So much Love. My Dad went by himself back in 1935. He just told me his Daughter that all he had to fed them frozen fish. He was trying to get to Hudson Bay and thx to his dogs they made.

[@captainobvious9188]

First dog I’ve owned in my life my wife and I got together, and now she spends all her time with the dog.