Humans Have a Long History of Association with Canines, Which

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Essay

Humans have a long history of association with canines, which has led to the emergence of domestic dogs. Humans currently associate with dogs in different ways than they did historically. What type of relationship would a lap dog such as a Shih Tzu or a Chihuahua have with its owner? Could this relationship be considered parasitic?

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