Chapter 6 of The Call of the Wild focuses on the relationship forged between men and dogs. Develop a research question about the different kinds of ways humans and dogs interact. Think about jobs dogs have, and roles dogs have played in humans' lives. Pick a job or role and think of something you would like to learn about it. Use credible Internet or print sources to answer your question. Write a full paragraph description of your findings, including your research question.

Your response should be no less than 150 words in length, and your research source(s) should be correctly cited in accordance with MLA style. View the MLA Style Guide.

Humans have many reasons for owning pets. Brickel (1986) suggests that animals provide “one highly reliable association in a person's life … more consistent and reliable than human–human.” Pets are said to enter into a “relationship of mutualism” with their owners (Bradshaw, 1995).
Human–canine bonding is the relationship between dogs and humans. This bond can be traced back at least 15,000 years ago to the Bonn-Oberkassel dog that was found buried with two humans. For centuries, dogs have been labeled as "man's best friend," offering companionship and loyalty to their human counterparts.
Dogs provide companionship and company. They can be a comfort to people who crave unconditional interaction with another living being. According to Vanderbilt University, dogs can decrease levels of human loneliness and give humans a sense of purpose as they care for their animal companions.