: They evolved from a now-extinct species of wolf.
: Modern dogs can learn over 100 words and gestures. They use eye contact to communicate love—a gaze that actually increases oxytocin levels in both species. 2. The Biological Timeline Dog's Life
The story of a dog’s life begins thousands of years ago. Dogs were likely the first animals ever domesticated, integrating into human social life long before the transition to agriculture. : They evolved from a now-extinct species of wolf
: Roughly speaking, a dog's first year equals 15 human years, their second year equals 9, and each subsequent year is about 5 human years. 3. Impact on Human Well-Being their second year equals 9

