Celebrates the bond between humans and their canine companions, discussing scientific insights that demonstrate how sharing one's life with a dog reduces stress, provides companionship, and increases safety.

A perfect partnership : Ancient bonds -- Becoming a team -- How to become a dog -- A special doggy talent -- From fearful to friendly -- Dogs by design -- Protecting their human pack -- Seen and heard -- Hunt and fetch -- The science of love : What's on your dog's mind? -- The loving touch -- Face to face with a dog -- Talking with wags and woofs -- Doggy jealousy -- Doggy smarts -- Chaser : one very smart dog -- Sharing our lives : Work buddies -- Feeling good together -- Helping us feel safe -- Enjoying our best friends.