Why do dogs wag their tails?

Brains On! Science podcast for kids

Lemonada Media

Kids & Family, Education For Kids

4.5 • 14.7K Ratings

🗓️ 21 March 2023

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

Have you heard the expression “dogs are people’s best friend”? Where did it come from? And why are dogs and humans such great pals? Molly and co-host Kha-ai jump back in time to learn how dogs became humans’ best friends, and answer the question why do dogs wag their tails? Plus, we’ll also explore how dogs help humans and even other animals like cheetahs. And keep your ears perked for a brand new Mystery Sound! This episode was sponsored by: Indeed (Indeed.com/BRAINS - Terms and conditions apply. Cost per application pricing not available for everyone.) ***** Do you have your Smarty Pass yet?? Get yours today for just $4/month (or $36/year) and get bonus episodes every month, and ad-free versions of every episode of Brains On, Smash Boom Best, Moment of Um, and Forever Ago. Visit www.smartypass.org to get your Smarty Pass today! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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0:00.0	You're listening to Brain Zombler, we're serious about being curious.
0:03.9	Brain Zombler supported him part by a grant from the National Science Foundation.
0:11.6	Kai, we are so excited you're co-hosting with us today.
0:15.1	Before tapings, I usually warm up by performing a choreographed routine I'm paid up to the Beyoncé 2003 hit song Crazy in Love.
0:22.1	Would you like to join?
0:23.3	Sure, these jazzins are always ready to rock.
0:26.8	Jazzins!
0:29.0	That's what I like to hear. Come on, we can dance in the gym.
0:35.3	Huh, looks like someone's already there.
0:37.3	Go Penelope, go!
0:40.2	And time! That's a fetch record! Ha, nailed it!
0:45.3	Sandin and his dog friend Penelope Poodle, are you two here for the pre-show dance, too?
0:50.4	Oh no, we're just training for amazing chase. That's the world's biggest game of fetch.
0:56.2	Oh, I've heard of that. You team up with your best friend and compete together to fetch all sorts of stuff.
1:01.8	Yeah, sticks, tennis balls, frisbees, floppy discs, a 1986 top smart McGuire rookie card,
1:08.4	half calf oat milk latte, don't spill at its hot, one lonely argyle sock, buckets of goo,
1:13.7	buckets of goo.
1:15.2	Mystery goo to be exact. It's an amazing chase staple.
1:19.2	Yeah, they keep you on your toes.
1:21.5	But between Penelope's speed and my great hair, we're gonna ace this. Right Penelope?
1:27.0	Woo! You know what they say? Dogs are Sandin's best friend.
1:31.5	I think it's dogs are people's best friend.
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