Dogs were originally domesticated as wolves to provide protection, however some dog breeds today are still trained to do that. You can train domesticated animals to do many useful tasks, dogs can be trained as service dogs, guard dogs, rescue and retrieving, hunting, herding dogs, etc. but this isn't limited to dogs, a large breed of rat has been trained to sniff out mines!
It's in human nature to reach out to other people (or species) it's the reason why we've domesticated so many animals that were previously feral. Each animal has a purpose, even if their not working they can serve as a companion and friend; which a lot of people seem to need and they can help us emotionally in times of need.
I mean an example would be my mum who underwent surgery removing her uterus due to PCOS, after the surgery she was feeling suicidal and depressed until one of her friends gifted her a pet kitten. She tells me to this day that if she didn't have her cat she would of likely committed suicide.
There's even been research and studies on this; it's a fact that people with dogs/cats/animals are more likely to feel happier.
IIN that I think having pets was one of humanity’s worst ideas?
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Dogs were originally domesticated as wolves to provide protection, however some dog breeds today are still trained to do that. You can train domesticated animals to do many useful tasks, dogs can be trained as service dogs, guard dogs, rescue and retrieving, hunting, herding dogs, etc. but this isn't limited to dogs, a large breed of rat has been trained to sniff out mines!
It's in human nature to reach out to other people (or species) it's the reason why we've domesticated so many animals that were previously feral. Each animal has a purpose, even if their not working they can serve as a companion and friend; which a lot of people seem to need and they can help us emotionally in times of need.
I mean an example would be my mum who underwent surgery removing her uterus due to PCOS, after the surgery she was feeling suicidal and depressed until one of her friends gifted her a pet kitten. She tells me to this day that if she didn't have her cat she would of likely committed suicide.
There's even been research and studies on this; it's a fact that people with dogs/cats/animals are more likely to feel happier.